Genetic Amish



Genetic Amish
questions of biology?

1) Which of the following is the most likely explanation for the Amish, have a higher incidence of (extra polydactyly fingers / toes) that the human population as a whole? The founders effect B) bottleneck effect C) stabilization) Choice D) E diversifying selection) 2 directional selection) Genetic drift will not occur if ______. A) the change in a particular trait is heritable B) There is genetic variation C) gene flow is absent D) the size of the population is large E) no mutation 3) Genetic drift is the result of ______. A) B opportunity) differential reproductive success C) a large gene pool D) overpopulation E) environmental variation 4) Any particular mutation is more likely to ______. A) be the result of sexual recombination B) be harmful C) increase reproductive success D) have no effect on reproductive success E) occur when needed

1) A 2) D 3) A 4) B or D? No A, C or E. This is bullshit, speculative question, with no real answer (despite what your teacher going to say), I'm sorry.

Course Overview and Introduction: The Biologic Basis for Analysis of Genetic Variants


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Ohio Amish directory; Holmes county and vicinity. 1973 edition.


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