Which Evolutionary Process Is Most Pronounced in Small Populations Where

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which evolutionary process is most pronounced in small populations where statistical fluctuations in allele frequencies can be significant from one generation to the next?

• A) natural selection
• B) migration
• C) mutation
• D) random genetic drift
• E) population genetics

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Definitions:

Representative Sample

A segment of a population that correctly embodies the traits of the entire population group.

Biased Population

A group in which certain characteristics are over- or underrepresented, leading to skewed or unrepresentative sample outcomes.

Statistically Significant Population

A population size or characteristic in which differences or effects observed are unlikely to be due to chance, typically determined through statistical tests.

Representative Sample

A subset of a population that accurately reflects the members of the entire population, used in research to draw conclusions about the population as a whole.