What would you expect as the result of "the founder effect"?
A) A few individuals would find more mates than other individuals, and thus have a greater effect on the gene pool.
B) A few individuals would start a new gene pool in a situation that is isolated from the main population.
C) A given number of individuals would be successful at finding food; beyond this core group, any additional individuals would starve.
D) A given number of individuals would be successful at finding shelter; beyond this core group, any additional individuals would die through exposure or predation.

Question

What would you expect as the result of "the founder effect"? 
A) A few individuals would find more mates than other individuals, and thus have a greater effect on the gene pool. 
B) A few individuals would start a new gene pool in a situation that is isolated from the main population. 
C) A given number of individuals would be successful at finding food; beyond this core group, any additional individuals would starve. 
D) A given number of individuals would be successful at finding shelter; beyond this core group, any additional individuals would die through exposure or predation.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The founder effect occurs when a few individuals start a new gene pool in a situation that is isolated from the main population. It results in a reduced genetic diversity in the new population compared to the original population. This is because the new population's gene pool only consists of the alleles present in the few founding individuals.

What Would You Expect as the Result of "The Founder