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Set 3 The Modern Synthesis

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Question 1

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What are the genotypic frequencies of the following population: 60 AA, 120 Aa, and 20 aa individuals?

A) 30% AA, 60% Aa, and 10% aa
B) 60% A and 40% a
C) 60% AA, 20% Aa, and 20% aa
D) 60% AA, 30% Aa, and 10% aa

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Question 2

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Which of the following statements is correct?

A) Hidden variation is not always present in continuously evolving traits.
B) Selection causes genotypic frequencies to reach equilibrium in one generation, and the distribution of phenotypes does not change.
C) Selection can lead to cumulative, long-term change.
D) Genetic variation is always expressed as phenotypic variation.

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Question 3

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Imagine a population of 0 AA, 60 Aa, and 40 aa individuals. What is the frequency of each allele in this population?

A) A = 0.6 and a = 0.4
B) A = 0.5 and a = 0.5
C) A = 0.3 and a = 0.7
D) A = 0.4 and a = 0.6

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