Scientists are studying two populations of the same species of sea turtle. One population is quite small, with only 18 individuals, and the other is much larger, with 147
individuals. If a genetic factor such as a mutation were introduced to both populations at
the same time, what could scientists predict about the impact? (3 points)
O Genetic factors would impact the smaller population more because it has less genetic diversity.
O Genetic factors would impact both populations equally because the sea turtles are the same
species.
Genetic factors would impact the larger population more because it has less genetic diversity.
O Genetic factors would play a limited role in the two populations because they are separate from
each other