Chance Fluctuations of Allele Frequencies in the Gene Pool of a Population

question 44

Multiple Choice

Chance fluctuations of allele frequencies in the gene pool of a population:

• A)come about due to random events at the population level.
• B)illustrate the operation of polygenes.
• C)illustrate the phenomenon of incomplete dominance of the allele for normal hemoglobin.
• D)come about due to random events at the individual level.
• E)indicate that the species is endangered.

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