APFIVE Importance of Genetic Diversity in a Population
Scientists studying the genetic makeup of a population of mice living in a forest find that the population is genetically diverse. This genetic diversity is important because it:
A
Decreases the population’s chance of survival due to increased competition.
B
Ensures that all individuals in the population are identical.
C
Prevents any form of natural selection from occurring.
D
Increases the population’s ability to adapt to environmental changes.
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