Biology Final   A fixed action pattern (FAP) is described as If I found several populations of geese of the same species that use different styles of Kung-fu to break sticks with a single kick is it more likely to be an innate behavior or learned behavior? What theory of the evolution of cooperation is exemplified by a honey bee giving up her life for her colony? According to Hamilton's rule, if I can save the life of 4 of my nieces and nephews or my own child, who should I save? What is the smallest biological unit that can be said to evolve? What is the term for two unrelated organisms evolving a similar characteristic biased on similar need? Of all the mutations that occur, why do only a small fraction become widespread in a gene pool? Does nucleotide heritability in a population always correspond to phenotypic polymorphism ? What is the term for the force that leads to sexual dimorphism? Is speciation in isolated groups less likely to occur on an island close to a mainland or on a more isolated island of the same size?

1. A fixed action pattern (FAP) is described as

a sequence of behavioral acts that is unchangeable and usually carried to completion once initiated.

2. If I found several populations of geese of the same species that use different styles of Kung-fu to break sticks with a single kick is it more likely to be an innate behavior or learned behavior?

learned behavior

3. What theory of the evolution of cooperation is exemplified by a honey bee giving up her life for her colony?

altruism

4. According to Hamilton's rule, if I can save the life of 4 of my nieces and nephews or my own child, who should I save?

4 nieces and nephews because 0.254=1 instead of their own child because 0.51=0.5, which is less

5. What is the smallest biological unit that can be said to evolve?

population

6. What is the term for two unrelated organisms evolving a similar characteristic biased on similar need?

convergent evolution

7. Of all the mutations that occur, why do only a small fraction become widespread in a gene pool?

the majority of mutations occur in somatic cells and are lost when the individual dies

8. Does nucleotide heritability in a population always correspond to phenotypic polymorphism ?

No. Nucleotide is just an average not the exact amount. Because of incomplete dominance and recessive traits

9. What is the term for the force that leads to sexual dimorphism?

sexual selection

10. Is speciation in isolated groups less likely to occur on an island close to a mainland or on a more isolated island of the same size?

isolated island