Genetic Drift Quiz

What is a primary factor that can lead to genetic drift in small populations?

Sarah is conducting a study on a small island's rabbit population, which has recently gone through a significant decrease due to a harsh winter. What concept of Genetic Drift might explain the changes in the rabbit population's genetic diversity?

Would antibacterial resistance be a Harmful, Neutral, or Beneficial mutation for a bacteria? (Think about the perspective of the bacteria, not as a human)

In the Galápagos Islands, Darwin observed different species of finches with unique characteristics but they are descendants from a common ancestor. What term demonstrates what Darwin observed and how was it caused?

During his quest to find a mate, Toothless performs a series of intricate dances and displays unique behaviors to attract Luna, a light fury dragon. Which concept does this scenario best illustrate?

When a polar bear from one region breeds with a polar bear from a distant region, leading to an increase in genetic diversity, what process is being illustrated?

True or False: Founders Effect is the movement of genes/members from one population to another

Which is an example of the Founders Effect?

Following a catastrophic event in the North Sea that drastically reduced the seal population from 8000 to 800, scientists intervened by relocating a small group of these seals to a new habitat. If scientists selected 30 seals from the surviving population for this relocation, how might this action affect the genetic diversity of the relocated seal population in comparison to the original population in the North Sea?

Which scenario MOST LIKELY represents genetic drift and why?