Question

what is microsatellite dna primarily used for in studying lion populations? * 1 point
determining the age of lions
analyzing genetic relationships between individuals and groups
studying hunting patterns
measuring physical characteristics
which characteristic of microsatellite dna makes it useful for studying lion * 1 point relationships?
its ability to show physical traits
its rapid mutation rate
its constant presence in all mammals
its visibility under microscopes
when comparing microsatellite data between two lion prides, what * 1 point indicates a close genetic relationship?
different marker patterns
geographical proximity
similar genetic markers
pride size similarities

Explanation:

1. Microsatellite DNA is highly polymorphic and used to analyze genetic relationships among individuals and groups in population - level studies like those of lion populations. It is not used for determining age, studying hunting patterns or measuring physical characteristics directly.
2. The rapid mutation rate of microsatellite DNA creates genetic variation which is useful for studying relationships. It doesn't show physical traits directly, its presence in all mammals is not the key factor for lion - relationship studies, and it's not visible under light microscopes.
3. Similar genetic markers in microsatellite data between two lion prides indicate a close genetic relationship. Different marker patterns suggest less relatedness, geographical proximity and pride - size similarities are not genetic indicators.

Answer:

1. B. Analyzing genetic relationships between individuals and groups
2. B. Its rapid mutation rate
3. C. Similar genetic markers