A scientist concludes that genetic inheritance of a mutated (changed) gene, such as a gene change that creates different-colored organisms in a population, is more beneficial to an organism over time and contributes to biological fitness. Discuss why a scientist would make that claim.

Fan egg cell containing the (n+1) number of chromosomes combines with a sperm cell containing the (n) number of chromosomes, what is the result of this union? a) all future somatic cells of the organism will contain the (2n + 1) number of chromosomes. b) all future somatic cells of the organism will contain the (2n - 1) number of chromosomes. c) only certain somatic cells of the organism will contain the (2n + 1) number of chromosomes. d) all future somatic cells of the organism will contain the normal diploid number of chromosomes.

Which statement about dna replication is true? a. eukaryotes only have one circular chromosome that unwinds at multiple locations. b. eukaryotes can only replicate one segment of a chromosome at a time. c. prokaryotes can only replicate their single circular chromosome in the nucleus. d. prokaryotes only have one origin of replication to initiate replication.

Which of the following is caused by reproductive isolation within a species? a. a decrease in gene flow b. an increase in genetic flow c. a decrease in genetic drift d. an increase in gene flow