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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 2 Objective Question
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46. Genetic drift is defined as
Options
A A directional, predictable change in allele frequency due to natural selection
B A random change in the genetic allele ratio in a population due to migration, geography, or reproductive isolation
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C The same process as mutation
D A process exclusive to plants
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Genetic drift refers to chance fluctuations in allele frequencies from one generation to the next within a population.

Hint

'Drift' implies random shifts in gene frequencies.

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Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Practice Questions ZOO 102 2
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 406 of 737
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