Which of the following strategies would most rapidly increase the genetic diversity of a population in an extinction vortex?

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Introducing new individuals from other populations of the same species would introduce new genetic material into the population, thus increasing genetic diversity. However, it is important to carefully consider potential negative impacts on the recipient population, such as the introduction of diseases or genetic incompatibilities. Captive breeding and reintroduction could also increase genetic diversity, but it would be a slower process as it would rely on captive populations, which may not have much genetic variation. Establishing a reserve would protect the habitat, but would not necessarily increase genetic diversity. Sterilizing the least fit individuals would not increase genetic diversity, and may actually decrease it if any of the sterilized individuals had genetic material that could have contributed to the next generation.

Which of the Following Strategies Would Most Rapidly Increase the Genetic