Quiz: Genetic Diversity and Heterozygosity Index
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) (9BN0)
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Building on what you've learned about biodiversity and measuring species richness, let's test your knowledge of genetic diversity and the heterozygosity index!
What does genetic diversity refer to?
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Which of the following increase genetic diversity? (Select all that apply)
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The {{blank0}} index is used to measure genetic diversity by calculating the proportion of {{blank1}} individuals in a population.
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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right
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A population has 200 individuals, and 80 are heterozygous for a certain gene. What is the heterozygosity index?
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Why is genetic diversity important for populations?
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Which factors reduce genetic diversity? (Select all that apply)
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A population with high {{blank0}} diversity is more likely to survive {{blank1}} changes.
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What is the main purpose of calculating the heterozygosity index?
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