Which of the following statements is true?
A) Selection against the accumulation of junk DNA is more effective in species with small populations.
B) Noncoding sequences are thought to be slightly advantageous.
C) Large genomes can slow down the rates of development.
D) All of the above
E) None of the above

Question

Which of the following statements is true?
A) Selection against the accumulation of junk DNA is more effective in species with small populations.
B) Noncoding sequences are thought to be slightly advantageous.
C) Large genomes can slow down the rates of ­development.
D) All of the above
E) None of the above

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Large genomes can slow down development because they require more time and energy to replicate and regulate during development. Selection against the accumulation of junk DNA is not necessarily more effective in species with small populations, and noncoding sequences are not typically thought to be advantageous.

Which of the Following Statements Is True