Question

Sarah and John are having a discussion on genetic diversity. Sarah believes that it happen over a long period of time. John it happens immediately. Who is correct? A. Sarah is correct because genetic diversity occurs over a long period of time. B. John is correct because genetic diversity occurs immediately. C. Both are correct because genetic variation can occur or long period of time. D. Neither are correct because genetic diversity occurs over any period of time

Answer 1

The correct answer is option C

Genetic variation through natural forces usually takes long time while the induced genetic variation such as genetically modified crops and animals take place instantly. Also the genetic variations which causes disease are also immediate and do not take long time to change the genetic format.