Biogeographic Isolation-Standard Bio 4.5 — Unit test
Question 21 • 24 - 25 CR - Biology B (0411KB)
A population of snakes that eat small rodents enters a new habitat. In the new habitat, there are many species of rodents, and their populations are high because there are few natural predators. What will most likely be the effect on the genetic variation of the snake population?
Answer
A
Genetic variation will increase because of a selective pressure.
B
Genetic variation will increase because of a new habitat and food source.
C
Genetic variation will decrease because of a selective pressure.
D
Genetic variation will decrease because of a new habitat and food source.