A Process That Occurs When Genetic Variation Is Lost Because

question 21

Multiple Choice

A process that occurs when genetic variation is lost because of random variation in mating, mortality, fecundity, and inheritance is known as

• A) mutation.
• B) genetic drift.
• C) stabilizing selection.
• D) disruptive selection.

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