Allele Frequencies for a Gene Locus Are Least Likely to Be

question 112

Multiple Choice

Allele frequencies for a gene locus are least likely to be significantly changed by

• A) mutation.
• B) the founder effect.
• C) self-fertilization.
• D) gene flow.
• E) natural selection.

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