A very small population of a species faces a greater threat of extinction than a larger population. Which of the following is suitable genetic explanation?
Fewer individuals in a species impose extensive inbreeding among them.
This limits the appearance of variations and puts the species at a disadvantage, if there are changes in the environment.
Since, the individuals fail to cope up with the environmental changes, they may become extinct.
All of the above.
A
This limits the appearance of variations and puts the species at a disadvantage, if there are changes in the environment.
B
Since, the individuals fail to cope up with the environmental changes, they may become extinct.
C
Fewer individuals in a species impose extensive inbreeding among them.
D
All of the above.
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