Allele Frequencies Can Change from One Generation to the Next

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Essay

Allele frequencies can change from one generation to the next in different ways. Often changes in allele frequency are quite slow, but occasionally the composition of populations can change quickly, producing major shifts in allele frequency. Describe four factors that can cause comparatively rapid changes in allele frequency.

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