Exploring Genetic Diversity

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12th Grade
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Ramanathan Saitechinfo
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of genetic diversity in ecosystems?
Genetic diversity enhances ecosystem resilience, adaptability, and stability.
Genetic diversity reduces competition among species.
Genetic diversity has no impact on ecosystem health.
Genetic diversity leads to uniformity in traits.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does genetic diversity contribute to the resilience of a population?
Genetic diversity decreases the likelihood of mutations.
Genetic diversity has no impact on population survival.
Genetic diversity contributes to the resilience of a population by enhancing adaptability and survival in changing environments.
Genetic diversity leads to increased competition among individuals.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
List three factors that can negatively affect genetic diversity.
Habitat loss, inbreeding, pollution
Climate change
Invasive species
Overpopulation
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain how habitat destruction impacts genetic diversity.
Habitat destruction enhances adaptability by creating new environments.
Habitat destruction reduces genetic diversity by isolating populations, leading to inbreeding and decreased adaptability.
Habitat destruction increases genetic diversity by promoting migration.
Habitat destruction has no effect on genetic diversity.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role do mutations play in increasing genetic diversity?
Mutations decrease genetic diversity by eliminating genetic variations.
Mutations only affect physical traits, not genetic diversity.
Mutations increase genetic diversity by introducing new genetic variations.
Mutations have no effect on genetic diversity.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can genetic diversity be measured in a population?
Genetic diversity can be measured by assessing allele frequency, calculating heterozygosity, and using molecular markers.
Counting the number of individuals in a population
Assessing the color patterns of organisms
Measuring the average height of individuals
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe the relationship between genetic diversity and disease resistance.
Lower genetic diversity is always better for disease resistance.
Genetic diversity has no impact on disease resistance.
Higher genetic diversity generally leads to increased disease resistance.
Higher genetic diversity decreases disease resistance.
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