NEET Biology question
Each question contains ASSERTION (Assertion) and REASON (Reason). Each question has the 4 choices (a), (b), (c) and (d) out of which ONLY ONE is correct. **Assertion:** Species with low genetic variability are generally at greater risk of extinction than the species with more genetic variability. **Reason:** Species with low genetic variability are more vulnerable to diseases, predators or other environmental challenges.
Solution
Both statements are true: species with low genetic variability are indeed at greater extinction risk than those with high genetic variability, and this is precisely because low genetic diversity leaves a population with fewer adaptive options, making it more
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