What Has a Greater Chance of Occurring When a Population

question 72

Multiple Choice

What has a greater chance of occurring when a population size drops to a critical population density? 

• A) a smaller gene pool and outbreeding 
• B) a larger gene pool and outbreeding 
• C) a smaller gene pool and inbreeding 
• D) a larger gene pool and inbreeding

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Definitions:

Excretory System

The body system in animals that functions in osmoregulation and in the discharge of metabolic wastes.

Insects

Arthropods with a chitinous exoskeleton, a three-part body (head, thorax, abdomen), three pairs of jointed legs, compound eyes, and one pair of antennae.

Uric Acid

A waste product found in the blood, created by the breakdown of purines, which are substances found in certain foods and drinks.

Marine Environment

Aquatic habitats that are saline, encompassing oceans, seas, and coastal areas, and host to a diverse range of life forms.