Exploring Genetic Diversity

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Which of the following best describes genetic diversity?

Variations in physical characteristics of individuals

Variations in behaviors and habitats of species

Variations in genetic makeup of individuals (correct)

Variations in abundance of species

Which of the following is an example of human genetic diversity?

Variations in the number of humans in different regions

Different habitats occupied by humans

Different behaviors exhibited by humans

Variations in physical appearances of humans (correct)

What is the role of genetic diversity in species?

Producing variations in genetic makeup of individuals (correct)

Determining the abundance of species

Influencing the behaviors of species

Shaping the physical characteristics of species

How do biologists make sense of the diversity of life?

By analyzing the genetic makeup of individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of biodiversity in ecosystems?

Contributing to the functioning of ecosystems Signup and view all the answers

Plant communities with a greater number of species are better able to withstand and recover from diseases, climate extremes, and pest infestations. They are also more biologically productive than plant communities with fewer species.

Plant communities with a greater number of species are more biologically productive than plant communities with fewer species. Signup and view all the answers

The interdependence of one species on another goes beyond simple food chains and biogeochemical cycles.

The interdependence of one species on another is complex and extends beyond simple food chains and biogeochemical cycles. Signup and view all the answers

The larger the population of a species, the fewer interactions it will have.

The larger the population of a species, the more interactions it will have. Signup and view all the answers

An ecosystem with many large populations is considered less diverse than an ecosystem with fewer large populations.

An ecosystem with many large populations is considered more diverse than an ecosystem with fewer large populations. Signup and view all the answers

The stability and productivity of ecosystems are not affected by the interactions between species.

The stability and productivity of ecosystems are primarily affected by the interactions between species. Signup and view all the answers

Exploring Genetic Diversity

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Which of the following best describes genetic diversity?

Which of the following is an example of human genetic diversity?

What is the role of genetic diversity in species?

How do biologists make sense of the diversity of life?

What is the importance of biodiversity in ecosystems?

Plant communities with a greater number of species are better able to withstand and recover from diseases, climate extremes, and pest infestations. They are also more biologically productive than plant communities with fewer species.

The interdependence of one species on another goes beyond simple food chains and biogeochemical cycles.

The larger the population of a species, the fewer interactions it will have.

An ecosystem with many large populations is considered less diverse than an ecosystem with fewer large populations.

The stability and productivity of ecosystems are not affected by the interactions between species.

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