Multiple Choice
The statement, __________, is not true.
A) "genetic drift can operate in any population, large or small"
B) "fixation due to genetic drift is more rapid in large populations"
C) "genetic drift is a mechanism of genetic evolution"
D) "it is a change in allele frequency that results from chance"
E) "alleles can be lost by chance rather than because of any disadvantages they confer"
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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