A population of salamanders consisting of 2150 individuals will lose genetic diversity due to genetic drift at _______ the rate of a population consisting of 250 individuals.

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Genetic drift impacts smaller populations more significantly than larger ones. The rate of loss of genetic diversity due to genetic drift is inversely proportional to the population size. Therefore, a larger population of 2150 individuals will lose genetic diversity at a slower rate, specifically one tenth the rate, compared to a smaller population of 250 individuals.

A Population of Salamanders Consisting of 2150 Individuals Will Lose