It has been argued that the higher the genetic diversity of a species, the greater its ability to resist new or existing environmental pathogens. Which statement best supports this argument?
High genetic diversity ensures that only the strongest and best adapted organisms survive.
High genetic diversity increases the chances of the existence of a pathogen-resistant gene in the population.
Higher genetic diversity increases resistance to pathogens because it usually lowers the total number of organisms in the population.
High genetic diversity increases resistance to pathogens because of the increased competition between individuals to survive the pathogen.
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High genetic diversity increases the chances of the existence of a pathogen-resistant gene in the population.