The Genetic Drift That Results When a Small Number of Individuals

question 64

Multiple Choice

The genetic drift that results when a small number of individuals from a large population found a new colony is called the _______________________.

• A) the founder effect
• B) genetic drift.
• C) heterozygote advantage
• D) stabilizing selection
• E) disruptive selection.

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