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Factors Affecting Genetic Variation — Quiz

Question 10 • TPS EdX Biology

Which environmental factor could lead to a decrease in genetic variation in a population of tuna?

Answer
A
a decrease in tuna predators
B
a decrease in tuna fishing
C
an increase in pollution
D
an increase in food availability

Explanation

Increased pollution can harm or kill tuna, reducing the population. If only some tuna survive and reproduce, the population may lose alleles and have less genetic variation. A decrease in predators or fishing, or more food, would generally reduce pressures on the population rather than directly cause this loss.

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