In Which of the Following Scenarios Will Genetic Drift Have

question 55

Multiple Choice

In which of the following scenarios will genetic drift have a progressively larger impact on allele frequencies in a population?

• A) when gene flow increases
• B) when population size decreases
• C) when mutation rate decreases
• D) when random mating increases

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Definitions:

Overfishing

The practice of fishing at rates too high for fish populations to naturally replenish, leading to a depletion of the species.

Alien Species

Organisms that have been introduced into areas outside their native range, often causing ecological disruption.

Wetlands

Areas of land that are saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, and where oxygen-free processes prevail, often serving as natural water filtration systems and wildlife habitats.