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Which environmental factor would likely lead to an increase in genetic variation in a population?
Genetic variation will increase because of a new habitat and food source.
Can environmental factors cause genetic variation?
These results suggest that ecological factors can have strong impacts on both population size per se and intrapopulation genetic variation even at a small scale. On a more general level, our data indicate that a patchy environment and low dispersal rate can result in fine-scale patterns of genetic diversity.
What factors affect the variations of the gene pool?
Major causes of variation include mutations, gene flow, and sexual reproduction. DNA mutation causes genetic variation by altering the genes of individuals in a population.
What are the 5 factors that influence genetic variability in a population?
ADVERTISEMENTS: Some of the major factors which affect the genetic equilibrium and induce the variability in population are as follows: (A) Mutations (B) Recombinations during Sexual Reproduction (C) Genetic Drift (D) Gene Migration (Gene Flow) (E) Natural Selection.