Gradual reduction on genetic variability due to elimination of various () is called_______________________?

Correct answer: A. Genetic erosion

  • A. Genetic erosion
  • B. Land races
  • C. Centers of diversity
  • D. Genetic diversity

Explanation

Genetic erosion is the gradual loss of genetic variability, often caused by replacing diverse landraces with a few uniform modern varieties. Genetic diversity refers to the variation itself, not its decline.

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