Which of the following is NOT a valid evolutionary explanation for why aging (or senescence) happens? Selected answer will be automatically saved. For keyboard navigation, press up/down arrow keys to select an answer. b C d Alleles that reduce survival late in life, after most individuals have reproduced, will have a smaller effect on fitness than alleles that affect survival or reproduction early in life. Alleles that affect survival or reproduction early in life will have a smaller effect on fitness than alleles that reduce survival late in life. Alleles that increase reproductive rates early in life sometimes have trade-offs that reduce later survival. Many deaths of younger individuals are due to causes unrelated to life history such as predation, reducing the effects that aging has on fitness.

Which of the following is NOT a valid evolutionary explanation for why aging (or senescence) happens? Selected answer will be automatically saved. For keyboard navigation, press up/down arrow keys to select an answer. b C d Alleles that reduce survival late in life, after most individuals have reproduced, will have a smaller effect on fitness than alleles that affect survival or reproduction early in life. Alleles that affect survival or reproduction early in life will have a smaller effect on fitness than alleles that reduce survival late in life. Alleles that increase reproductive rates early in life sometimes have trade-offs that reduce later survival. Many deaths of younger individuals are due to causes unrelated to life history such as predation, reducing the effects that aging has on fitness.

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Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305251052

Author:Michael Cummings

Publisher:Michael Cummings

Chapter10: From Proteins To Phenotypes

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