Question

note: the answer to question 47 should be recorded on your separate answer sheet. 47 the scientists transported prairie chickens from three different states into the state of illinois in order to (1) decrease egg hatching rate (2) increase genetic diversity (3) increase egg fertilization (4) develop different feather colors

Explanation:

Transporting prairie - chickens from different states can introduce new genetic material, which helps increase genetic diversity in the Illinois population. This is a common biological conservation strategy.

Answer:

(2) increase genetic diversity