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In your field experiment to study the gene flow between the lizard

populations, what type of evidence would support that gene flow had
occurred?
A The diversity of the lizard population originally from the island
would increase.
B The diversity of the entire lizard population now living on the
mainland would decrease.
C The genetic makeup of both the island and original mainland lizard
populations would change.
D All of the above

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Final answer:

In a field experiment studying gene flow between lizard populations, evidence of gene flow would include an increase in diversity in the island lizard population, changes in the genetic makeup of both the island and mainland lizard populations, and a decrease in diversity in the mainland lizard population. The correct answer is option D: All of the above.

Step-by-step explanation:

In your field experiment to study the gene flow between the lizard populations, evidence that supports gene flow has occurred includes:

The diversity of the lizard population originally from the island would increase.
  1. The genetic makeup of both the island and original mainland lizard populations would change.
  2. The diversity of the entire lizard population now living on the mainland would decrease.

Therefore, the correct answer is option D: All of the above.

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