According to the Neutral Theory of Molecular Evolution, the Fastest

question 9

Multiple Choice

According to the neutral theory of molecular evolution, the fastest rate of fixation of neutral mutations by genetic drift should occur in a population of _______ individuals.

• A) 200
• B) 400
• C) 1,000
• D) 10,000
• E) None of the above; the rates should be roughly the same for all.

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Residual Value

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