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Difference between genetic diversity and genetic variability

Answer 1

Genetic diversity is the total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species. It is distinguished from genetic variability, which describes the tendency of genetic characteristics to vary. Genetic diversity serves as a way for populations to adapt to changing environments.

Answer 2

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Genetic diversity .

• This term stands for overall genetic makeup of an organism

• The overall variety of genes present in the environment constitutes genetic diversity .

• Genetic variation occurs as alleles in gametes are separated and are united upon fertilization...

• Crossing over and mutations often result in diversity.

Genetic Variability.

• The variation in the genetic capacity of individual from one form to another is genetic Variability.

• The main 3 reasons for this could be :

1. mutation
2. mutation recombination
3. Immigration

• Mutations are not very common and are usually harmful to a population.