7.12: Variations in Populations Flashcards
1
Q
What does genetic diversity influence?
A
The ability of a population to respond to changes in the environment
2
Q
What are populations with little genetic diversity more likely to do?
A
Decrease in size or become extinct
3
Q
Why are populations that are more genetically diverse more likely to survive environmental changes?
A
Diverse populations have individuals with a variety of adaptations
They are more likely to contain individuals who can withstand new environmental pressures
4
Q
Whether or not an allele/phenotype provides an advantage to the organism depends on what?
A
Selective pressure
