During the genetic drift simulations, which population size should have exhibited the greatest amount of variation in allele frequency?

SCI 115 Evolution Assesment Quiz

· Question 1

3 out of 3 points

Under Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, which frequency of A yields the highest

frequency of AA?

· Question 2

3 out of 3 points

Under Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, if the frequency of A equals 0.9, then the

frequency of a equals:

· Question 3

3 out of 3 points

During the genetic drift simulations, which population size should have exhibited the greatest amount of variation in allele frequency?

· Question 4

3 out of 3 points

Selection against the phenotypes for both homozygotes

· Question 5

3 out of 3 points

Strong selection against the dominant phenotype

· Question 6

0 out of 3 points

Gene flow

· Question 7

3 out of 3 points

In regards to the guppy study in natural ponds, for which ponds did male guppies have the widest range of variation in the number of spots?

· Question 8

3 out of 3 points

In regards to the guppy study in natural ponds, for which ponds did male guppies have the lowest mean number of spots?

· Question 9

3 out of 3 points

Can you explain any differences in average spot number associated with the

different type of predators?

· Question 10

3 out of 3 points

When cichlids were present, what was the main selection factor affecting the

average number of spots on male guppies?