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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 6 Objective Question

30. The founder effect occurs when

A An entire large population migrates together, preserving all original alleles

B A few individuals from a large population establish a small, isolated population, potentially having an uncommon combination of traits

Correct Answer

C No new population is ever established

D Genetic diversity always increases

Option B is the correct answer.

The founder effect occurs when a small group colonizes a new territory, carrying only a small fraction of the source population's genetic variation.

A small group splits off to start a new isolated colony.

Course: ZOO 102

Topic: Practice Questions ZOO 102 6

Type: Objective

Difficulty: Not specified

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