As a population geneticist, you find a species of snails with more genetic diversity than humans. What does this mean?
A)The snails have more genes on their chromosomes than humans.
B)There is more variety in the gene pool of snails than humans.
C)The snails have more DNA than humans.
D)The snails have more mutations occurring than humans.
E)There is not enough information provided to answer this question.

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Genetic diversity refers to the variety of genotypes within a population, and is often used as a measure of the gene pool's richness. The statement suggests that the snail has more genetic diversity than humans, which means that there are more variations in gene sequences, allele frequencies, or other genetic features that contribute to the species' adaptability to changing environments. Therefore, option B is the most accurate answer. The other options can be false or partially true, but they don't provide a satisfactory explanation of the observed phenomenon.

As a Population Geneticist, You Find a Species of Snails