Compared to a Large Mainland Population,genetic Drift in a Small

question 61

Multiple Choice

Compared to a large mainland population,genetic drift in a small island population is________ important because________.

• A) less; there is less variation with which to work
• B) less; only a few individuals do all the breeding
• C) more; of a smaller gene pool.
• D) more; of the absence of competition.

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Definitions:

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