How does gene flow affect genetic variation?(1 point)

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Increases genetic variation between populations
Increases genetic variation between populations

Increases genetic variation within a population
Increases genetic variation within a population

Has no effect on genetic variation
Has no effect on genetic variation

Reduces genetic variation within a population
Reduces genetic variation within a population
Question 11
In a population of rabbits, individuals with thicker fur survive better in a cold climate. What is likely to happen over time?(1 point)
Responses

The population size will decrease
The population size will decrease

Rabbits with thinner fur will reproduce more
Rabbits with thinner fur will reproduce more

All rabbits will have the same fur thickness
All rabbits will have the same fur thickness

Rabbits with thicker fur will become more common
Rabbits with thicker fur will become more common
Question 12
Why is genetic variation important in populations?(1 point)
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It increases the likelihood of individuals developing genetic disorders
It increases the likelihood of individuals developing genetic disorders

It ensures that all individuals have the same traits and abilities
It ensures that all individuals have the same traits and abilities

It enhances the ability of a population to adapt to changing environmental conditions
It enhances the ability of a population to adapt to changing environmental conditions

It leads to uniformity within a population, reducing competition

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Question 10: How does gene flow affect genetic variation?

The correct response is: Increases genetic variation within a population.
Gene flow, which is the transfer of genetic material between populations, tends to increase genetic diversity within a population by introducing new alleles.

Question 11: In a population of rabbits, individuals with thicker fur survive better in a cold climate. What is likely to happen over time?

The correct response is: Rabbits with thicker fur will become more common.
This is an example of natural selection, where individuals with advantageous traits (thicker fur) are more likely to survive and reproduce, leading to those traits becoming more prevalent in the population over time.

Question 12: Why is genetic variation important in populations?

The correct response is: It enhances the ability of a population to adapt to changing environmental conditions.
Genetic variation is crucial for the survival and adaptability of a population, as it provides the raw material for evolution and enables populations to adjust to new challenges in their environment.