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lbcchick

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Genetic variety is good for a species in that
 
  A) such diversity allows some members of the species to adapt to a new environment.
  B) mutations are kept to a minimum.
  C) variety promotes neural development.
  D) variety reduces reproductive success.
  E) None of the above are correct.

Question 2

Genetic mutations involve
 
  A) adverse neural development caused by drug ingestion in adulthood.
  B) accidental changes in the chromosomes of sperms or eggs.
  C) poor adaptation to the environment.
  D) improved reproductive success.
  E) only beneficial changes in the characteristics of an organism.


angrybirds13579

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

Answer: A
Rationale: Genetic variety is good for a species in that such diversity allows some members of the species to adapt to a new environment.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Rationale: Genetic mutations involve accidental changes in the chromosomes of sperms or eggs.


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