Campbell Biology (10th Edition)
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Chapter 56, Problem 5TYU
Which of the following strategies would most rapidly increase the genetic diversity of a population in an extinction vortex?
- (A) Establish a reserve that protects the population's habitat.
- (B) Introduce new individuals transported from other populations of the same species.
- (C) Sterilize the least fit individuals in the population.
- (D) Control populations of the endangered population's predators and competitors.
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