1. Genetic variation is generally not helpful for populations. a. True b.False 2

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1.Genetic variation is generally not helpful for populations.

a. True

b.False

2. Genetic variation is generally not helpful for populations.

a. True

b. False

3. The Modern Synthesis is essentially the combination of Darwin's theory with evidence for Mendel's principles of inheritance.

a. True

b. False

4. A small group of 30 birds is separated on an island from the larger mainland population.   The subsequent island population eventually becomes a separate species. This illustrates:

Macro-evolution.

Founder effect.

All of these forces.

Reproductive isolation

Macro-evolution.

Founder effect.

All of these forces.

Reproductive isolation

Explanation / Answer

question number 1) correct answer is B

that is false

explaination

genetic variation is advantageous to a population because it enables some individuals to adapt the environment while maintaining the survival of the population.

genetic variation is important force in evolution because it allows natural selection.

question 2 is same as 1.

question 3 correct answer is A

that is true

explaination

modern synthesis describes the fusion(merger) of mendelian genetics with darwinian evolution that results in a unified theory of evolution.

question number 4 ) correct answer is B

that is founder effect

explaination

founder effect is the loss of genetic variation that occurs when a new population is estabalish by a very small number of individual from a large population.

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