Question

1. Which of the following phrases about the rate of evolution are false?

A. The more the variability in a trait is due to genetics, the faster that population will evolve

B. The more the variability in a trait is due to genetics, the slower that population will evolve

C. The less the variability in a trait is due to genetics, the faster that population will evolve

D. The less the variability in a trait is due to genetics, the slower that population will evolve

2. The Denver zoo wants to study the fitness of their female zebras. They have 3 females, Zebra A, Zebra B, and Zebra C. In their lifetimes, Zebra A has had 4 successful foals, Zebra B has had 1 successful foal, and Zebra C has had 2 successful foals. What is the relative fitness of Zebra B?

A. 0.50

B. 0.25

C. 2

D. 1

E. .33

F. 4

Answer 1

I believe the correct answer to be:

1) Option B) The more the variability in a trait is due to genetics, the slower that population will evolve

and

Option D) The less the variability in a trait is due to genetics, the slower that population will evolve

2) 1/4 = 0.25, so option B.

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