Genetic Drift Results in a Change in Gene Frequencies Because

question 11

Multiple Choice

Genetic drift results in a change in gene frequencies because:

• A)gene flow within the population is less than gene flow between populations.
• B)the population is so large that natural selection has little noticeable effect.
• C)the population size is so small that chance occurrences can alter gene frequencies.
• D)the population has not yet stabilized.

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