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Question 1 • CMS 2026-2027 Biology CREDIT RECOVERY

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

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

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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