A Bottleneck May Be Dangerous to a Population Because

question 26

Multiple Choice

A bottleneck may be dangerous to a population because:

• A)the potential for natural selection is greatly increased.
• B)mutation rate is increased.
• C)genetic variability is diminished.
• D)mutation rate is decreased.

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Definitions:

Oligodendroglioma

Oligodendroglioma is a type of brain tumor that arises from oligodendrocytes, which are cells that produce the myelin sheath covering nerve fibers in the brain.

Dendr/o

A prefix related to trees or branching, used in medical and biological contexts to describe tree-like structures.

Tree

A perennial plant with an elongated stem, or trunk, supporting branches and leaves, typically living for many years.

Aphasia

A condition characterized by the loss of the ability to understand or express speech, caused by brain damage.