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Tayana Overton
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Which process would oppose natural selection of a favorable combination of alleles?

A) disruptive selection
B) linkage disequilibrium
C) phenotypic plasticity
D) recombination

Natural Selection

The process by which individuals with characteristics suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce, thereby influencing the genetic makeup of populations.

Linkage Disequilibrium

The non-random association of alleles at two or more loci, not necessarily on the same chromosome, that can arise from historical mutations, genetic drift, or population structure.

Recombination

A genetic process resulting in a mixture of parental characteristics in offspring due to the exchange of genetic material between chromosomes during sexual reproduction.

  • Familiarize oneself with the idea of linkage disequilibrium and its implications in the field of genetics.
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