Biol 1001 Lsu Final Study Guide Rated A+

Why is nonrandom mating important for a population being in equilibrium? a. So that there is an equal distribution of males and females b. So that all the species will have similar characteristics to each other c. If certain genotypes favored mating with specific other genotypes, this would alter the genome of the population d. All of the above {Ans: c. If certain genotypes favored mating with specific other genotypes, this would alter the genome of the population}Which statement best describes the evolution of pesticide resistance in a population of insects? a. Individual members of the population slowly adapt to the presence of the chemical by striving to meet the new challenge. b. All insects exposed to the insecticide begin to use a formerly silent gene to make a new enzyme that breaks down the insecticide molecules. c. Insects observe the behavior of other insects that survive pesticide application and adjust their own behaviors to copy those of the survivors d. Offspring of insects that are genetically resistant to the pesticide become more abundant as the susceptible insects die off {Ans: d. Offspring of insects that are genetically resistant to the pesticide become more abundant as the susceptible