NEET Botany Biodiversity Patterns MCQ Question
A diagram shows a hypothetical distribution pattern of species diversity across different geographical regions. Which of the following best explains why regions with high genetic diversity might also exhibit high species diversity?
Genetic diversity allows for adaptation to diverse environmental conditions.
Genetic diversity is inversely related to the number of species.
Genetic diversity decreases with increasing species diversity.
Genetic diversity is unrelated to species diversity.
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Detailed Explanation
The NCERT context indicates that genetic diversity within a species can contribute to higher species diversity, as it allows adaptation to different environments.
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