Which Is a Likely Result of a Mass Extinction

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which is a likely result of a mass extinction?

• A) The creation of "empty niche spaces," which can stimulate radiation of surviving groups.
• B) The elimination of non-beneficial alleles from gene pools.
• C) The increase in the rate of new mutations in remaining species.
• D) The decrease in the rate of new mutations in remaining species.
• E) The introduction of mutations that have a greater than usual effect.

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