Genetic Drift Affects Small Populations More Than Large Ones

question 6

Multiple Choice

Genetic drift affects small populations more than large ones. Why?

• A) Genetic drift drives the extinction of many species.
• B) Random changes in allele frequencies from one generation to the next can produce large changes in allele frequencies over time, allowing harmful alleles to increase in frequency.
• C) Genetic drift in fact affects larger populations more than smaller ones.
• D) Genetic drift drives the movement of many species worldwide causing populations size to reduce even further.
• E) Genetic drift affects all populations equally.

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