What Is the Effect of Small Population Size on the Degree

question 36

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of small population size on the degree of heterozygosity in a population?

• A) Heterozygosity will increase over time.
• B) Heterozygosity will decrease over time.
• C) Heterozygosity will not change.
• D) Heterozygosity will be subject to natural selection.

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