Multiple Choice
Sometimes traits that we observe in a population appear not to be particularly adaptive. How is it possible for nonadaptive traits to exist?
A) by being linked closely on the same chromosome to an adaptive gene
B) by means of pleiotropy
C) through gene flow
D) all of the above
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