There Are 40 Individuals in Population 1, All with Genotype

question 3

Multiple Choice

There are 40 individuals in population 1, all with genotype A1A1, and there are 25 individuals in population 2, all with genotype A2A2. Assume that these populations are located far from each other and that their environmental conditions are very similar. Based on the information given here, the observed genetic variation is most likely an example of

• A) genetic drift.
• B) gene flow.
• C) disruptive selection.
• D) discrete variation.
• E) directional selection.

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