Question

Which of the following would be an example of an extended phenotype? a. The vein patterns on the wings of a fruit fly. b. An increase in sexual activity due to infection with a sexually transmitted pathogen. c. The beak shape of a finch. d. The structure of the leg muscles of a cheetah. e. The pattern on a beaver’s tail.

Answer 1

Answer: b. An increase in sexual activity due to infection with a sexually transmitted pathogen.

Explanation:

The extended phenotype is a biological process. It includes the extended version of the gene function for the protein biosynthesis or in growth of the tissues to develop a particular phenotype or particular trait in the individual organism.

An increase in sexual activity is a example of extended phenotype. As it is an extended or over trait.