Suppose Mutation and Selection No Longer Occurred in a Small

question 119

Multiple Choice

Suppose mutation and selection no longer occurred in a small, isolated population of nematodes.Which process would most likely continue operating, and what would be the most likely effect on the extent of genetic variation?

• A) Gene flow would lead to an increase in genetic variation.
• B) Gene flow would lead to a decrease in genetic variation.
• C) Genetic drift would lead to an increase in genetic variation.
• D) Genetic drift would lead to a decrease in genetic variation.
• E) Genetic drift would operate but would have no effect on genetic variation.

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