Asked by Leryia Hughes on May 31, 2024
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Which of the following could result in a polyphenism?
A) A mutation creates a deleterious version of an allele that is then passed on to an organism's offspring.
B) A change in an environmental cue switches the production of one phenotype to an alternate phenotype.
C) The cumulative action of multiple genes produces variation among individuals over a given range.
D) A combination of alleles on a single gene produces two or more discrete phenotypes in a population.
Polyphenism
A trait for which multiple, discrete phenotypes can arise from a single genotype, depending on environmental circumstances.
Environmental Cue
A signal from the environment that triggers a physiological or behavioral response in an organism.
Deleterious Version
Refers to a harmful version of a gene or allele that can negatively affect the fitness or survival of an organism.
- Explain the concept of polyphenism and how environmental cues can trigger phenotypic changes.
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Learning Objectives
- Explain the concept of polyphenism and how environmental cues can trigger phenotypic changes.
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