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Question : A very small population of a species faces a greater threat of extinction than a larger population, Provide a suitable genetic explanation.

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Solution : Fewer individuals in a species IMPOSE extensive INBREEDING AMONG them. This limits the appearance of variations and puts the species at a disadvantage if there are changes in the ENVIRONMENT. Since the individuals fail to cope up with the environmental changes, they may become extinct.


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