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

How does gene flow affect genetic variation?(1 point) Responses Increases genetic variation between populations Increases genetic variation between populations Increases genetic variation within a population Increases genetic variation within a population Reduces genetic variation within a population Reduces genetic variation within a population Has no effect on genetic variation Has no effect on genetic variation Question 9 Which of the following processes decreases genetic variation in small populations?(1 point) Responses Mutation Mutation Genetic drift Genetic drift Gene flow Gene flow Independent assortment Independent assortment Question 10 Which of the following is NOT required for natural selection to occur?(1 point) Responses Large population size Large population size Differential reproduction Differential reproduction Variation in traits Variation in traits Heritability of traits Heritability of traits Question 11 The survival if individuals with advantageous traits in a population is known as:(1 point) Responses Artificial selection Artificial selection Mutation Mutation Natural selection Natural selection Genetic drift Genetic drift Question 12 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 Rabbits with thicker fur will become more common Rabbits with thicker fur will become more common 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 The population size will decrease

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Here are the answers to your questions based on evolutionary biology concepts:

Question 8: How does gene flow affect genetic variation?

Response: Increases genetic variation within a population

Question 9: Which of the following processes decreases genetic variation in small populations?

Response: Genetic drift

Question 10: Which of the following is NOT required for natural selection to occur?

Response: Large population size

Question 11: The survival of individuals with advantageous traits in a population is known as:

Response: Natural selection

Question 12: In a population of rabbits, individuals with thicker fur survive better in a cold climate. What is likely to happen over time?

Response: Rabbits with thicker fur will become more common

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