Question

Genetic diversity is essential for

• A. Maintenance of species
• B. Prevent extinction of species
• C. Improvement of genetic code
• D. Maintenance and improvement of species

Answer 1

The correct option is D Maintenance and improvement of species

The wide variety of genes in a species is known as its genetic diversity. Genetic diversity helps the organisms to adapt themselves to the changing environmental conditions due to the variations in the alleles of the individuals of the species. The individuals with the alleles more fit to survive in an environment will grow and reproduce thus maintaining themselves and will also lead to continuous survival of species generation after generation.