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In class, we did a hands-on demonstration to illustrate the Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium, which states that the allele frequencies in a population will remain constant in the absence of mutations, gene flow, genetic drift, or natural selection.  Please explain, in your own words, what happened to the “goldfish” population in the absence of all these forces (Table 1) and what happened to the “goldfish” population when we naturally selected AGAINST the brown “goldfish” (2-3 sentences).

Many mutations, called neutral mutations, will have no effect on survival.

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What did the story of the moths and the industrial revolution teach us about adaptation (2-3 sentences)?

What contemporary researchers call credibility, Aristotle called ethos. All of the following are ways to establish ethos throughout a persuasive speech except: 

Identify the following persuasive topics as propositions of fact, value, or policy. “The United States should eliminate $50,000 of student debt for everyone.” This is a proposition of  _______

Explain each of the following guidelines for effective public speaking by providing specific examples from any of your own speeches. (4 Points) A. Relate the subject directly to your audience B. Explain your credibility C. Be organized D. Do your research

When a speaker seeks to create a bond with listeners by emphasizing similar attitudes, values, beliefs, or behaviors, the speaker is attempting to establish _______________.

Here are the main points for an informative speech about the anatomy of the human ear.                    I.     The outer ear includes the ear flap and the ear canal.                    II.   The middle ear includes the eardrum and three tiny, interconnected bones.                    III.  The inner ear includes the cochlea, the semicircular canals, and the auditory nerve. These main points are arranged in                           order.

“The flickering light of the fire revealed the fearful faces of the campers” is an example of