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Question no. 86528

Within evolutionary biology, __________________ denotes an individual organism’s reproductive success compared to the population average.

Select your answer for: Within evolutionary biology, __________________ denotes an individual organism’s reproductive success compared to the population average.
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Answer: B. gene flow

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Gene flow refers to the transfer of genetic material between populations, whereas reproductive success compared to the population average is termed fitness.

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