Which of the Following Is Likely to Result in the GREATEST

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is likely to result in the GREATEST loss of allelic diversity?

• A) losing 25% of a population of 100 individuals
• B) losing 50% of a population of 100 individuals
• C) losing 25% of a population of 1000 individuals
• D) losing 50% of a population of 1000 individuals
• E) All of the above.

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