In Which of the Following Situations Is Genetic Drift Likely

question 163

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations is genetic drift likely to occur?

• A)A small population of lizards is isolated on a small island.
• B)A mouse develops a fur coat that enables it to hide more readily from predators.
• C)Two schools of tuna merge together to form one large population.
• D)A river changes course, changing the local environment for a population of butterflies.

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