What Is the Biological Significance of Genetic Diversity Between Populations

question 42

Multiple Choice

What is the biological significance of genetic diversity between populations?

• A) Genes for traits conferring an advantage to local conditions make evolution possible.
• B) The population that is most fit would survive by competitive exclusion.
• C) Genetic diversity allows for species stability by preventing speciation.
• D) Isolated populations become more fit.
• E) Diseases and parasites are not spread between separated populations.

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