Which Agent of Evolution Is MOST Likely Responsible for the Decrease

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which agent of evolution is MOST likely responsible for the decrease in the frequency of a recessive allele as shown in the graph below?

• A)Genetic drift
• B)Natural selection
• C)Mutation
• D)Assortative mating
• E)Inbreeding

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