The Populations of Chihuahua Spruce (Picea Chihuahuana) Have Been Fragmented

question 11

Multiple Choice

The populations of Chihuahua spruce (Picea chihuahuana) have been fragmented due to changing climatic conditions. This has resulted in

• A) stabilizing selection.
• B) large population sizes.
• C) an increase in genetic diversity within populations.
• D) genetic drift.
• E) All of the choices are correct.

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