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WAEC Biology 2003 Question 42

Question 42

Population Ecology

Which of the following will have the least effect on the rate of change of the numbers in a population?

  1. A.Food supply
  2. B.Mutation
  3. C.Predation
  4. D.Disease
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Mutation)

Explanation

Food supply, predators and disease change birth and death rates quickly. Mutations are rare and have little direct effect on numbers.