Genetic Drift Occurs in a Population

question 13

Multiple Choice

Genetic drift occurs in a population. Which of the following statements might be TRUE?

• A) Genetic drift increased the population's fitness.
• B) Genetic drift decreased the population's fitness.
• C) The population was relatively small.
• D) The population experiences a decrease in genetic variation.
• E) Any of these statements can be true.

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