Which of the following factors could cause the largest increase in the effective population size of a species?
A) an increased number of males
B) an increase in the total population size
C) an increase in the number of breeding males and females
D) an increased number of females

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An increase in the number of breeding males and females directly impacts the effective population size by enhancing genetic diversity and reproductive potential, more so than simply increasing one sex or the overall population without ensuring those individuals contribute to reproduction.

Which of the Following Factors Could Cause the Largest Increase