Random Genetic Drift Would Probably Have Its Greatest Effect on a

question 48

Multiple Choice

Random genetic drift would probably have its greatest effect on a

• A) small, isolated population.
• B) large population in which mating is nonrandom.
• C) large population in which mating is random.
• D) large population with regular immigration from a neighboring population.
• E) large population with a high mutation rate.

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Definitions:

Rotation

The act of an object or celestial body turning around its own axis, leading to day and night cycles on planets like Earth.

Columnar Joints

Natural rock formations that occur as vertical, hexagonal columns, typically found in basaltic lava flows.

Internal Strain

The deformation or stress within a material (such as rock or soil) due to external forces or changes in conditions like temperature or pressure.

Displacement

The movement of something from its place or position, often used in the context of geological features or populations.