Which of the Following Statements About Effective Population Size Is

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about effective population size is true?

• A) It is the minimum number of organisms needed for a population to survive.
• B) It is the number of individuals needed to maximize genetic diversity.
• C) It is the maximum number of individuals an ecosystem can support.
• D) It is the number of individuals that can contribute offspring to the next generation.

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Aggressor

An individual, group, or nation that initiates hostile action or unprovoked attack against others.

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Proxies

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