Which Process Is Least Likely to Be the Direct Cause

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which process is least likely to be the direct cause of appreciable change in allele frequencies over short periods of time?

• A) Mutation
• B) Genetic drift in small populations
• C) Gene flow
• D) Directional selection

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