Biology A-Level
extinction risk
What extinction risk means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of extinction risk
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Without genetic diversity, a population may contain no alleles conferring resistance or adaptation, increasing the risk of extinction.
Topics that use extinction risk
- Genetic diversity and adaptation (AQA A-Level)
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