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Genetic variation refers to the variation in the genome sequences between individual organisms of a species. Individual differences or population differences can both be referred to as genetic variations. It is primarily caused by mutation, but other factors such as genetic drift and sexual reproduction also play a major role.
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The scientists develop a computer simulation that will let them test how changes to the environment will affect the panther population in Florida. The scientists want to test
factors that will likely increase the panther population. Using the data, which TWO factors should the scientists test in the simulation?
B. decrease access to breeding regions for hybrid panthers
c. decrease interaction between pure Florida panthers and hybrid panthers
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Changes in the Florida Panther Population
Florida panthers are a subspecies of cougars that live in the wetlands and forests of southern Florida. They are strict carnivores. Their diet consists mostly of deer, wild hogs, and livestock. Florida
panthers need a large habitat in order to successfully hunt, reproduce, and raise their young.
During the last century, the Florida panther population has experienced habitat fragmentation due to the construction of roads, urbanization, mining, and agriculture. This fragmentation has led to
an increase in inbreeding within their population. Inbreeding occurs when closely-related animals mate and produce offspring. Inbred animals have a higher risk of inheriting genetic diseases,
which often reduces their survival or ability to reproduce.
To conserve the population of Florida panthers, a team of scientists introduced eight Texas panthers to Florida in 1996. Texas panthers are a closely related subspecies of cougars. After the Texas
panthers were introduced, the scientists tracked the populations of pure Florida panthers and hybrid panthers produced from Florida and Texas panther crosses. The pie charts show the changes
in the Florida panther population between 1995 and 2007.
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