The Florida panther is at risk of becoming too 'inbred' due to limited genetic variability caused by their small population size. This is an example of Genetic drift Sexual selection Natural selection Gene flow
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In the early 20th century, Florida panthers were reduced to a population of just 6 individuals. The population has since recovered, but it is considered endangered because of its extremely limited genetic diversity. What type of genetic drift has affected the Florida panther? - founder effect - gene flow - genetic drift - population bottleneck
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As a result of habitat destruction, the size of the Florida panther population has been drastically reduced. It is estimated that there are only 100 to 160 Florida panthers in the wild. Which statement best explains why the Florida panther population may not continue to evolve? There is no longer a chance of mutations occurring in the population. There is a lack of competition for limited environmental resources. There is no longer a chance of a trait providing a reproductive advantage to the population. There is a lack of genetic variation for selection to act upon.
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In the 1900s, the Florida panther population declined drastically due to hunting and habitat loss, and, by the mid-1990s, there were fewer than 30 Florida panthers left in the wild. What were the most likely consequences of this decline in population size on the frequency of genetic abnormalities, such as malformed testicles, in the remaining population? The frequency of genetic abnormalities decreased due to the weakest panthers being eliminated through natural selection. The frequency of genetic abnormalities increased due to an increased rate of migration of other panthers into the population. The frequency of genetic abnormalities increased due to the random loss of genetic diversity and increased inbreeding in small populations. The frequency of genetic abnormalities decreased because the concentration of adaptive alleles in the small population decreased as the population declined.
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