What Mechanism Leads to Changes in Allele Frequencies Through Random

question 62

Multiple Choice

What mechanism leads to changes in allele frequencies through random chance?

• A)Genetic drift
• B)Natural selection
• C)Sexual selection
• D)Neutral variation
• E)Gene flow

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