Genetic drift is defined as (A) A random change in gene frequencies o

1.	Genetic drift is defined as (A) A random change in gene frequencies occurring by chance fluctuations (B) A change in an allele due to alteration in the DNA molecule (C) A change in gene frequencies due to exchange of genes between different populations (D) A product of natural selection.
Answer» Correct option (A) A random change in gene frequencies occurring by chance fluctuations Explanation: The elimination of the genes, of certain traits, from the small population when a section of the population dies of natural calamity or migrates to other region is called genetic drift. lt alters the gene frequency of the population.

Genetic drift is defined as (A) A random change in gene frequencies occurring by chance fluctuations (B) A change in an allele due to alteration in the DNA molecule (C) A change in gene frequencies due to exchange of genes between different populations (D) A product of natural selection.

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Correct option (A) A random change in gene frequencies occurring by chance fluctuations

Explanation:

The elimination of the genes, of certain traits, from the small population when a section of the population dies of natural calamity or migrates to other region is called genetic drift. lt alters the gene frequency of the population.

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Genetic drift is defined as (A) A random change in gene frequencies occurring by chance fluctuations (B) A change in an allele due to alteration in the DNA molecule (C) A change in gene frequencies due to exchange of genes between different populations (D) A product of natural selection.

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