Genetic drift operates in - Vidyadip

MCQ

Genetic drift operates in

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small isolated population
B
large isolated population
C
non reproductive population
D
slow reproductive population.

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Answer

Correct option: A.

small isolated population

a
(a) : The random changes in gene frequencies in a population occurring by chance alone rather than by natural selection are called genetic drift or Sewall wright effect. The effects of genetic drift are most marked in very small isolated population, although it occurs in all populations.

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