Two populations of mice living in the same forest are separated by a large river. After a rainstorm, severe flooding brings several mice from one population to the other population. When the mice from the first population reproduce with members of the second population, which of the following will likely occur?(1 point)

Question

Two populations of mice living in the same forest are separated by a large river. After a rainstorm, severe flooding brings several mice from one population to the other population. When the mice from the first population reproduce with members of the second population, which of the following will likely occur?(1 point)

Responses

The offspring will be genetically identical to its parent from the first population
The offspring will be genetically identical to its parent from the first population

The offspring will be forced to leave the second population.
The offspring will be forced to leave the second population.

The offspring in the second population will have greater genetic variety
The offspring in the second population will have greater genetic variety

All the offspring will die as a result of reproductive mutations.

Answer 1

The offspring in the second population will have greater genetic variety. As the mice from the first population reproduce with members of the second population, there will be an introduction of new genetic material into the second population, increasing its genetic diversity.