Genetic Drift Tends to _______ Genetic Variation Within Small Populations

question 22

Multiple Choice

Genetic drift tends to _______ genetic variation within small populations, and _______ genetic differences among populations.

• A) increase; increase
• B) increase; have no effect on
• C) increase; decrease
• D) decrease; increase

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