In a mouse population inhabiting a grassland area, a mutation occurs that results in a new coat color allele. Which of the following factors has the greatest effect on whether the new coat color will become more common in the mouse population?
a) whether abundant food is available in the grassland
b) whether the new coat color allele is dominant or recessive
c) whether the rate of reproduction in the mouse population is stable
d) whether the new coat color allele increases the survival of mice in their
environment

The unique structure of the neuron is dedicated to the efficient and rapid transmission of neural signals. the relationship between neurons, the spinal cord, and the brain constitutes an elaborate communication system throughout the human body. all but one of the functions listed below are a result of this interaction.

What is the difference between sex-linked traits and autosomal traits in humans? a. sex-linked traits can only be passed from fathers to sons, while autosomal traits can be passed on from both parents to offspring of any sex. b. sex-linked traits are passed on through the x and y chromosomes, while autosomal traits are passed on through the other 22 chromosomes. c. sex-linked traits only affect females, while autosomal traits affect both males and females. d. sex-linked traits refer to genes that are on the x and y chromosomes, while autosomal traits refer to genes on all 23 chromosomes.

Cells are adapted to preform specific functions. which of the following terms refers to this capability?