Question

Which one of the following is likely to be associated with a loss of genetic diversity in a local population of a species?

Answer 1

No information is available regarding the options of the given question. The answer will contain all the factors that might cause the loss of genetic diversity.

Answer:

Genetic diversity may be defined as the different genetic constitution is present in the population. Mutation, natural selection results in evolution that increases the genetic diversity.

The genetic diversity can be lost in the local population by the different mechanisms. The sudden loss of the genetic diversity can occur through the natural calamity. The introduction of the new allele and its selection through many generation might result in the loss of genes present already in the population. Increase in the homozygosity can also cause the loss of genetic diversity.