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Selection and genetic drift

Due to hunting, the population of Northern elephant seals was reduced to 20 individuals at the end of the 19th century. Since then, their population has rebounded to over 30,000.

What is the most likely long-term effect of hunting on the elephant seal population?

(Choice A)
The population is more likely to survive disease.
(Choice B)
The population contains high allelic diversity.
(Choice C)
Individuals are genetically similar to each other.
(Choice D)
The population has allele frequencies similar to those in the original population.

Class 12 Biology (India)

Course: Class 12 Biology (India) > Unit 7

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