[shahlakh]

There is question 1 (b) of june 2011 biology unit 2 edexcel. here is the question:

Zoos help to conserve rare endemic species through captive breeding programmes
and reintroduction programmes.
Describe how zoos use these programmes to help conserve rare species. (5 marks)

Can u explain how to write the answer for this?

This is what the mark scheme says:

General points:
1. to increase numbers/population size ;
2. to {maintain / increase} genetic diversity/
reduce genetic drift / eq ;
3. protect from {predators / poachers / eq} /
eq ;

For captive breeding
4. inter-zoo animal movement / eq ;
5. selection of mates / use of stud books /
records kept of breeding programme / eq ;
6. process involved described e.g. IVF / AI /
use of surrogates / DNA profiling / eq ;

For reintroduction
7. preparation for reintroduction described
e.g. idea of reinforcing wild behaviour /
idea of hacking out / reduce food intake to
encourage hunting ;
8. select {habitat / reserves} ;
9. raise {awareness / education} of local
population / eq



Please help me with the answer. Can u just answer the question effectively in a way that full marks is obtained?

THANKS A BUNCH

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