Genetic Drift Occurs in a Population

question 2

Multiple Choice

Genetic drift occurs in a population.Which of the following statements might be true?

• A)Genetic drift increased the population's fitness.
• B)Genetic drift decreased the population's fitness.
• C)The population was relatively small.
• D)The population experiences a decrease in genetic variation.
• E)Any of the above statements might be true.

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The total number of shares of a corporation's stock that are currently owned by all its shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company’s officers and insiders.

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