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MHT CET Medical202625 April 2026Evening ShiftBiologyBiodiversity and its ConservationActual

Which one of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding genetic diversity?

Options

  1. AGenetic diversity is interspecific diversity
  2. BAllelic genes lead to individual differences within species.
  3. CExistence of subspecies, races are examples of genetic diversity.
  4. DIt includes variation within a population

Correct answer

A. Genetic diversity is interspecific diversity

Step-by-step solution

Genetic diversity refers to the variation of genes within a single species, which is known as intraspecific diversity. Interspecific diversity refers to the diversity between different species, which is termed species diversity. Allelic variations lead to individual differences within a species, and the existence of subspecies or races are examples of genetic diversity. It also includes variations within a population. Therefore, the statement that genetic diversity is interspecific diversity is incorrect. Answer: G

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