NEET BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

BIODIVERSITY AND ITS CONSERVATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Urbanisation and cities split up populations so they can no longer interbreed. So there is no gene flow. What type of biodiversity does that affect?
A
Species Biodiversity
B
Habitat Biodiversity
C
Genetic Biodiversity
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In urban population genetic studies, urbanization is typically predicted to act as a barrier that isolates populations of species, leading to increased genetic drift within populations and reduced gene flow between populations.

Detailed explanation-2: -If genetic diversity gets too low, species can go extinct and be lost forever. This is due to the combined effects of inbreeding depression and failure to adapt to change. In such cases, the introduction of new alleles can save a population.

Detailed explanation-3: -Inbreeding, genetic drift, restricted gene flow, and small population size all contribute to a reduction in genetic diversity. Fragmented and threatened populations are typically exposed to these conditions, which is likely to increase their risk of extinction (Saccheri et al.

Detailed explanation-4: -Greater biodiversity in ecosystems, species, and individuals leads to greater stability. For example, species with high genetic diversity and many populations that are adapted to a wide variety of conditions are more likely to be able to weather disturbances, disease, and climate change.

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