Which of the following species would have the greatest chance of going extinct?(1 point)

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a species with a slow reproduction rate and very little genetic variation living in a changing environment
a species with a slow reproduction rate and very little genetic variation living in a changing environment

a species with a fast reproduction rate and lots of genetic variation living in a changing environment
a species with a fast reproduction rate and lots of genetic variation living in a changing environment

a species with a slow reproduction rate and very little genetic variation living in a stable environment
a species with a slow reproduction rate and very little genetic variation living in a stable environment

a species with a fast reproduction rate and lots of genetic variation living in a stable environment

Answer 1

The species that would have the greatest chance of going extinct is:

a species with a slow reproduction rate and very little genetic variation living in a changing environment.

This scenario presents several risk factors for extinction:

• Slow Reproduction Rate: This limits the species' ability to quickly recover from population declines or adapt to changes.
• Very Little Genetic Variation: Low genetic diversity reduces the potential for adaptation to changing environmental conditions, making the species more susceptible to diseases and environmental changes.
• Changing Environment: An unstable environment further stresses the already vulnerable population, making it difficult for the species to survive.

In contrast, the other scenarios either involve faster reproduction rates, greater genetic variation, or stable environments, which would generally provide better odds for survival.