Which of the Following Factors Could Cause the Largest Increase

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors could cause the largest increase in the effective population size of a species?

• A) an increased number of males
• B) an increase in the total population size
• C) an increase in the number of breeding males and females
• D) an increased number of females

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Macro Virus

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