Loss of habitat has decreased the population and number of alleles of Canadian lynx. A few survivors migrated to other forests and multiplied, but there is less genetic variation in the offspring. Which statement is true about this event?

A) Genetic drift occurred in the population of Canadian lynx resulting in a founder effect later on.

B) Gene flow occurred in the population of Canadian lynx. Then genetic drift occurred.

C) The population of Canadian lynx experienced a founder effect. Later, genetic drift occurred.

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Biology

Carlee Kaiser

19 August, 20:33

Loss of habitat has decreased the population and number of alleles of Canadian lynx. A few survivors migrated to other forests and multiplied, but there is less genetic variation in the offspring. Which statement is true about this event?

A) Genetic drift occurred in the population of Canadian lynx resulting in a founder effect later on.

B) Gene flow occurred in the population of Canadian lynx. Then genetic drift occurred.

C) The population of Canadian lynx experienced a founder effect. Later, genetic drift occurred.

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Cristopher Kerr · Answer 1

The Correct Answer is A

Reasoning - Since the ani. had went into a different ecosystem and habitat amd mateded it had offspring with the originally some genetic along with some little different variations. In turn this is call Founders Effect