Propose a reason why a species would benefit by having genetic diversity
What will be an ideal response?
Species with more genetic diversity would have better chances of surviving environmental changes, because the built-in genetic variation better enables certain members of the species to cope with the change. Species with little genetic diversity are vulnerable to environmental change for which they are not genetically prepared. Species with little genetic diversity may also be more vulnerable to disease and may suffer the effects of inbreeding, which occurs when parents that are too genetically similar mate and produce weak or defective offspring. Genetic diversity in our crop plants is important for protection of our food sources.
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What will be an ideal response?
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What will be an ideal response?
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