Refer to the following populations of a plant species and then answer the questions that follow.
1. 20 plants capable of asexual reproduction only.
2. 50 plants with unisexual flowers. Some plants bear male and some female flowers.
3. 1,000 plants with bisexual, self-fertilizing flowers.
4. 500 plants with bisexual, self-sterile flowers that make seeds only when cross-pollinated.
-The physical appearance of which population is most likely to be affected by the founder effect?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The founder effect is more pronounced in smaller populations where genetic diversity is limited. Population 1, with only 20 plants capable of asexual reproduction, is the smallest and would show the most significant impact of the founder effect due to its limited genetic variability and small size.

Refer to the Following Populations of a Plant Species and Then