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GX22: In snail shell polymorphism, which design best tests Explain stabilising, directional and disruptive selection.?
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Question
- A. GX22: Use the snail shell polymorphism. Measure banded-shell counts. Change predator-abundance index; record the dependent variable from the data table; hold shell key blind check constant. Use random/systematic sampling, representative sample size and bias check. Compare observed and expected values; use critical value, significance and null hypothesis. Correlation means association; correlation does not prove causation. Keep locus-variant evidence separate from allele-frequency model evidence and selection evidence. Evaluate validity, reliability, limitation, conclusion and improvement.
- B. GX22: Use casual observations of snail shell polymorphism; omit expected values and ignore sample size. Evaluate validity, reliability, limitation, conclusion and improvement.
- C. GX22: Change predator-abundance index and shell key blind check together, then claim correlation proves causation. Evaluate validity, reliability, limitation, conclusion and improvement.
- D. GX22: Discuss Explain stabilising, directional and disruptive selection. without a null hypothesis, controlled variable or bias check. Evaluate validity, reliability, limitation, conclusion and improvement.
Answer
The correct answer is: GX22: Use the snail shell polymorphism. Measure banded-shell counts. Change predator-abundance index; record the dependent variable from the data table; hold shell key blind check constant. Use random/systematic sampling, representative sample size and bias check. Compare observed and expected values; use critical value, significance and null hypothesis. Correlation means association; correlation does not prove causation. Keep locus-variant evidence separate from allele-frequency model evidence and selection evidence. Evaluate validity, reliability, limitation, conclusion and improvement.
Explanation
A precise explanation should use the context, quote or interpret any evidence, and return to Explain stabilising, directional and disruptive selection. rather than giving a generic biology statement. GX22: The correct option is supported by banded-shell counts, predator-abundance index, controlled shell key blind check, representative sampling, observed and expected values, and a cautious correlation judgement. Evaluate validity, reliability, limitation, conclusion and improvement. For exam-style wording, develop the link between structure, function and consequence rather than stopping after a definition.
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