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MEDS2013 (ND) Quiz 1- Thurs PM
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Why is genetic diversity important for the survival of species in the real world?
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A.Populations with low genetic diversity always have stronger offspring.
B.Genetic diversity prevents species from reproducing with close relatives.
C.Populations with higher genetic diversity are better able to adapt to new diseases, environmental changes, or climate shifts.
D.It eliminates the possibility of harmful mutations in a population.
E.Genetic diversity ensures that all individuals look the same, making them less vulnerable to predators.
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To understand the question, we need to evaluate why genetic diversity matters for real-world survival of species.
Option 1: 'Populations with low genetic diversity always have stronger offspring.' This is inaccurate because low genetic diversity generally reduces resilience to stressors and can lead to inbreeding depression, lowering overall fitness rather than increasing it.
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