2. Biodiversity and Conservation
Genetic Diversity — Quiz
Test your understanding of genetic diversity with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
Which of the following terms describes the process where a small number of individuals from a population colonize a new area, leading to a reduction in genetic diversity?
Question 2
A population of cheetahs has very low genetic diversity. What is a likely consequence of this for the species?
Question 3
Which of the following is a direct consequence of a population experiencing a severe bottleneck event?
Question 4
If a population has a high degree of inbreeding, what is the most probable outcome regarding the expression of recessive traits?
Question 5
A species of fish lives in a river. Due to pollution, a large portion of the river becomes uninhabitable, isolating two small groups of fish. Over time, these two groups become genetically distinct. This scenario best illustrates the concept of: