conserving genetic diversity pack 11

Question 1

conservation in situ

Answer 1

is the most effective

Question 2

conservation in ex situ

Answer 2

can also play a role in genetic diversity

Question 3

what is a stud book

Answer 3

shows the history and location of all the capture animals of that species in the places that are co-operating in an overall breeding plan

Question 4

conservation scientists must ensure that

Answer 4

genes from all the fander membranes of the population are represented equally by the subsequent generations

Question 5

individuals who breed poorly in captivity must

Answer 5

be encouraged to breed

Question 6

individuals who are good breeders must be

Answer 6

in their breeding process - ensures genetic diversity

Question 7

what are the two scientific techniques that help support stud books

Answer 7

• cytogenetics
• molecular biology

Question 8

cytogenetics

Answer 8

looking at the structure of chromosomes

Question 9

molecular biology

Answer 9

studying the nature of the genes themselves

Question 10

cytogenetics and molecular biology are important bexauzs

Answer 10

stud book data may be incomplete since zoos in the past didn’t keep records as carefully as they do now

Question 11

cytogenetics and molecular biology can also reveal

Answer 11

if some individuals are more closely related than is desirable for breeding purposes

Question 12

reintroduction

Answer 12

can only work if the habitat is still intact. species may need to learn new skills