Genetic Diversity in a Population Increases Ability to Avoid Inbreeding

question 50

True/False

Genetic diversity in a population increases ability to avoid inbreeding and withstand stress.

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Definitions:

Mitochondria

Organelles found in the cytoplasm of most cells, involved in the production of ATP through the process of oxidative phosphorylation.

Lysosomal Enzyme

Enzymes found within lysosomes that are responsible for breaking down waste materials and cellular debris.

Cristae

The inner folds of the mitochondrial membrane, which increase the surface area for ATP production during cellular respiration.

Mitochondria

Cellular structures responsible for producing the majority of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the cell's primary source of chemical energy.