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BIO340 Biodiversity FINALS REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
1. Which of the following correctly describes the concept of
"genetic drift" in biodiversity?
- A) A process where new species evolve from existing species
- B) A random change in allele frequencies in a population
- C) The introduction of new genetic material through migration
- D) The increase of genetic variation through mutation
ANS: B) A random change in allele frequencies in a
population
2. The term "endemic species" refers to:
- A) Species found exclusively in large geographical areas
- B) Species that have a very high survival rate
- C) Species native to a particular area and not found elsewhere
- D) Species that have been introduced to a new habitat
ANS: C) Species native to a particular area and not found
elsewhere
3. Which island theory explanation describes the biogeography of
an island's species richness?
- A) Competition theory
- B) Adaptive radiation
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