In Evolution,which Driving Factor Most Consistently Requires a Small Population

question 52

Multiple Choice

In evolution,which driving factor most consistently requires a small population as a precondition for its occurrence?

• A)mutation
• B)nonrandom mating
• C)genetic drift
• D)natural selection

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