Question

1. application: explain why the ivory sample has only two bands while the other lanes (a and b) have multiple bands.
2. identify the population the ivory sample could be matched with.

Explanation:

Without more context like what the lanes represent (e.g., different genetic markers, chemical components), it's hard to give a definite answer. However, the difference in the number of bands could be due to differences in genetic diversity, chemical composition complexity, or sample - specific factors. To identify the population, one would need to compare the banding patterns to known reference populations and consider factors like geographical origin and species - specific traits.

Answer:

No specific answer can be given without additional information such as what the bands signify, reference population data, etc.