Which Mechanism Results in Changes in Allele Frequencies in a Population

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which mechanism results in changes in allele frequencies in a population from one generation to another?

• A) gene flow
• B) mutation
• C) genetic drift
• D) natural selection
• E) disruptive selection

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