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big1devin

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The key benefit of genetic diversity for a species is that
 
  a. diversity allows the species to adapt to different environments.
  b. mutations are kept to a minimum.
  c. diversity promotes neural development.
  d. diversity reduces reproductive success.
  e. harmful mutations are increased in the species.

Question 2

Genetic mutations
 
  a. have mostly beneficial effects.
  b. usually increase the survivability of offspring.
  c. rarely result in problems for the offspring.
  d. are usually deleterious.
  e. always confer selective advantages to the offspring.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a. diversity allows the species to adapt to different environments.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d. are usually deleterious.


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