A Large Effective Population Size Is Important So That a Species

question 3

Multiple Choice

A large effective population size is important so that a species

• A)can maintain an adequate geographical range.
• B)does not change its trophic relationships.
• C)will not lose large amounts of genetic diversity.
• D)can minimize edge effects.
• E)can remain endemic to a small area.

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