3.1.5

Question 1

Define genetic diversity

Answer 1

The range of genetic material present in a population of a species.

Question 2

Define gene

Answer 2

The source of an organism’s unique features, each species possesses genes that are distinct and different.

Question 3

Define Populations

Answer 3

A group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

Question 4

Define gene pool

Answer 4

The complete set of genes in a population

Question 5

What causes high genetic diversity in a population?

Answer 5

A large gene pool

Question 6

Define natural selection

Answer 6

The process by which certain individuals with advantageous genetic traits are more likely to survive and reproduce, leading to a loss of genetic diversity in certain habitats.

Question 7

Advantages of genetic diversity

Answer 7

Genetic diversity allows populations to adapt to changing environments and resist diseases, increasing their chances of survival over time.