Question

A species can develop genetic diversity.

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is-  C. over a long period of time.

Genetic diversity can be described as the sum of all the genetic characteristics, which correspond to the genetic makeup of all the organisms within a species.

Genetic diversity allows the organisms of a population to adapt to the changing environmental conditions as beneficial alleles allows the differential survival and reproduction of an organism.

Thus, a species  develop genetic diversity over a long period of time that brings desirable modification or lead to the evolution of new species.

Answer 2

D , over a period of time. I know becuase i have studied science forever almost. But Yes, over a period of time is correct.