Question

The small population of wolves on Isle Royale has been harmed by a lack of genetic diversity, plus the accidental introduction of canine parvovirus. In another part of the country, ecologists are also working to protect a larger population of wolves that live in a national park. Compared to the small, isolated population on Isle Royale, in the national park diseases like parvovirus are ___________likely to be a problem, and lack of genetic diversity is __________ likely to be a problem for the wolves.

Answer 1

In the larger wolf population of a national park, diseases like canine parvovirus are less likely to be a problem, and lack of genetic diversity is also less likely to be a problem, compared to the small and isolated population on Isle Royale.

Step-by-step explanation:

The small, isolated population of wolves on Isle Royale has been negatively affected by a lack of genetic diversity and the introduction of canine parvovirus. In comparison, a larger population of wolves in a national park would likely find diseases like parvovirus less likely to be a problem because of increased genetic variance and potential exposure to a variety of pathogens, leading to stronger immune responses over time.

Conversely, a lack of genetic diversity is less likely to be a problem in the larger population due to the greater number of individuals contributing to the gene pool and thus maintaining a richer genetic diversity, reducing the risks of inbreeding and associated health problems.

Answer 2

Compared to the small, isolated population on Isle Royale, in the national park diseases like parvovirus are less likely to be a problem, and lack of genetic diversity is less likely to be a problem for the wolves.

Step-by-step explanation:

Diseases like parvovirus and lack of genetic diversity are less likely to be a problem for wolves in national park as ecologists are protecting them there.