What is the term for the loss of genetic diversity within a species? (2023)

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What is the term for the loss of genetic diversity within a species? (2023)
  1. Genetic erosion
  2. Genetic drift
  3. Genetic bottleneck
  4. Genetic variation

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the term for the loss of genetic diversity within a species? (2023)
  • Step 1: Understand what genetic diversity means. It refers to the variety of genes within a species.
  • Step 2: Recognize that when genetic diversity decreases, it can lead to problems for the species.
  • Step 3: Learn that the term used to describe this decrease in genetic diversity is 'genetic erosion.'
  • Step 4: Realize that genetic erosion can make a species more vulnerable to diseases and environmental changes.
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