Asked by Yoshika Leith on Sep 29, 2024

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What do we call the process by which genes that lead to a survival or reproductive advantage become more frequent in the next generation

A)  natural selection 
B)  polygenic transmission 
C)  epigenetics 
D)  genetic dominance

Natural Selection

Natural selection is a fundamental mechanism of evolution, where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

Genetic Dominance

An allele that masks the effect of a recessive allele paired with it, determining the organism's appearance or trait manifestation.

Polygenic Transmission

The process by which multiple genes contribute to the phenotypic expression of a single trait or characteristic in an organism.

  • Explain the principles of natural selection and its influence on genetics and behavior.
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Nicole Hendersonabout 6 hours ago
Final Answer :
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Explanation :
This is the definition of natural selection, where certain genes are favored in a population due to their ability to aid in survival and reproduction. Over time, these genes become more prevalent in the population.