Variation in gene frequencies within population can occur by chance rather than by…
Biology · NEET · NTA Exams — Evolution
Variation in gene frequencies within population can occur by chance rather than by natural selection. This is referred to as:
- genetic drift
- random mating
- genetic load
- genetic flow
Answer
(A) genetic drift
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