If a Flood Causes the Death of 50% of Small

question 71

Multiple Choice

If a flood causes the death of 50% of small mammals,which population would exhibit the most loss of genetic diversity in its future generations?

• A) 602 mammals
• B) 60 mammals
• C) 600 mammals
• D) 603 mammals
• E) 6000 mammals

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