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1. What is the source of variation in a population? 2. Which description applies

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Question

1. What is the source of variation in a population?

2. Which description applies to a vestigial structure or trait?

3. How would a cell with higher-than-average metabolism compare to a cell with normal metabolism during a specific period of time?

4. Which food is likely to provide your body with the most nutrients?

5. Select the true statement about supplements.

A. environmental change B. the diversity of the food supply for a population C. spontaneous mutations D. the use of certain body parts that makes them change

Explanation / Answer

Ans-1 -C spontaneous mutations

Variation in alleles of gene occur with in and among population,Spontaneous mutation ( gene mutation and chromosome mutation cause the genetic variation in a population.

Ans-2-is a type of homologous trait that is found in diverse organisms

Vestigial traits are homologous traits; in one species they have no function, but in others they are functional.

Ans-3-it would consume less energy.

More active animals have a higher metabolic rate for expanded their activities than less active animals.

Ans-4-Raw broccoli

Heat breaks down vitamin B1, vitamin B5, folate, and vitamin C and raw broccoli best eaten raw to maximize absorption of these water-soluble nutrients.

And-5-

A. When excess calories are consumed as protein in protein shakes, they are turned in to muscle.