A scientist analyzes genetic differences in all the frog species in a pond.She also determines the total number of frog species in the community and calculates the Shannon diversity index.She is measuring which aspect(s) of biodiversity?
A) Genetic diversity only
B) Species diversity only
C) Genetic and species diversity only
D) Species and community diversity only
E) Genetic, species, and community diversity

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The scientist is measuring both genetic diversity (by analyzing genetic differences) and species diversity (by determining total number of frog species and calculating the Shannon diversity index). Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

A Scientist Analyzes Genetic Differences in All the Frog Species