Different Populations of Mice That Were Previously Isolated Now Experience

question 140

Multiple Choice

Different populations of mice that were previously isolated now experience gene flow.What is the most likely outcome after several generations?

• A) The populations will become more genetically similar to one another.
• B) The populations will become less genetically similar to one another.
• C) The total amount of genetic variation across all of the populations will increase.
• D) The total amount of genetic variation across all of the populations will decrease.
• E) A founder effect will occur.

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