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What would most likely decrease the genetic variation in the human population?

A widespread disaster would reduce the variety within the human genetic pool by eliminating all but certain segments of the population. A global plague could potentially have the greatest effect, as plagues (see: black plague, Spanish influenza) often will often decimate all of a local population save for those with genetic immunity--thus standardizing that mutation in future populations. Global catastrophe could also inhibit travel, and would limit human reproduction to their immediate region, limiting the genetic range of potential offspring.


Which statement best describes a population of organisms if cloning is the only method used to reproduce this population?

If cloning is the only method used for reproduction, then all individuals in the population will have identical genetic material. This lack of genetic diversity could potentially make the population more vulnerable to disease or environmental changes. Additionally, evolution through natural selection would be limited as there is no source of genetic variation for traits to be selected upon.


Why must there be genetic variation in order for natural selection to occur?

Genetic variation is necessary for natural selection to occur because it provides different traits and characteristics within a population. These variations create diversity, allowing some individuals to have traits that are more advantageous for survival and reproduction in certain environments. Without genetic variation, there would be no differences in traits to be selected for or against, and natural selection would not be possible.


How would human population be different if crossing over did not happen during mitosis?

Without crossing over during mitosis, genetic diversity would greatly decrease as new combinations of alleles would not be formed. This would lead to a less varied population, making individuals more genetically similar. This could result in increased susceptibility to diseases and environmental challenges due to lack of genetic variation.


Under what circumstances would evolution not occur if?

Evolution would not occur if there is no genetic variation within a population, no selection pressure, or if there is no reproduction and passing on of genes to the next generation.

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What would most likely decrease the genetic variations in the human population?

Which would most likely decrease the genetic variation in the human population?


Which would likely decrease the genetic variation in the human population?

If the human population was reduced to a very small number of interbreeding individual then this small population, denied outbreeding, would have very little genetic variation. Humans, who went through a bottleneck event about 70,000 years ago, are considered a " small " species because they have little genetic variation in comparison to many other species. Google cheetah to see how this concept works.


What would most likely decrease the genetic variation in the human population?

A widespread disaster would reduce the variety within the human genetic pool by eliminating all but certain segments of the population. A global plague could potentially have the greatest effect, as plagues (see: black plague, Spanish influenza) often will often decimate all of a local population save for those with genetic immunity--thus standardizing that mutation in future populations. Global catastrophe could also inhibit travel, and would limit human reproduction to their immediate region, limiting the genetic range of potential offspring.


Which would most likely decrease the variation in the human population?

If the human population was reduced to a very small number of interbreeding individual then this small population, denied outbreeding, would have very little genetic variation. Humans, who went through a bottleneck event about 70,000 years ago, are considered a " small " species because they have little genetic variation in comparison to many other species. Google cheetah to see how this concept works.


Which environmental factor would likely lead to an increase in genetic variation in population of squirrels?

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Which would most likely decrease the genetic variation in the human population?

If the human population was reduced to a very small number of interbreeding individual then this small population, denied outbreeding, would have very little genetic variation. Humans, who went through a bottleneck event about 70,000 years ago, are considered a " small " species because they have little genetic variation in comparison to many other species. Google cheetah to see how this concept works.


Which of the following would be most likely to decrease genetic variability. A bottleneck B B genetic drift C mutation D random mating?

A bottleneck event would decrease your population to a very small number and, consequently, your gene pool would contract, some alleles would be lost and genetic variability would decrease. Google Cheetahs.


Why does genetic drift decrease the genetic diverstity of a population?

If I'm not mistaken genetic drift is the random change in the genome of a population over time. This being said it would be possible that this random changing could eventually remove certain diversity from a population.


Which statement best describes a population of organisms if cloning is the only method used to reproduce this population?

If cloning is the only method used for reproduction, then all individuals in the population will have identical genetic material. This lack of genetic diversity could potentially make the population more vulnerable to disease or environmental changes. Additionally, evolution through natural selection would be limited as there is no source of genetic variation for traits to be selected upon.


What characteristic within populations cause natural selection to occur?

Genetic variation. If there were no variation in the genes/phenotype then natural selection would have nothing to select from.


Why must there be genetic variation in order for natural selection to occur?

Genetic variation is necessary for natural selection to occur because it provides different traits and characteristics within a population. These variations create diversity, allowing some individuals to have traits that are more advantageous for survival and reproduction in certain environments. Without genetic variation, there would be no differences in traits to be selected for or against, and natural selection would not be possible.


Which of these is necessary for natural selection to occur genetic engeneering genetic variation asexual reproduction or enviormental stability?

Genetic variation is necessary for natural selection to occur. This variation provides the raw material for differential survival and reproduction, which drives the process of natural selection. Without genetic variation, there would be no differences for natural selection to act upon.