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Which of the following statement(s) about the effect of genetic drift is/are correct?
Which of the following statement(s) about the effect of genetic drift is/are correct?
Updated On: Jan 9, 2025
- It can cause changes in the frequency of alleles at random
- It is a mechanism of evolution
- It can lead to loss of genetic variation within small populations
- It is significant in large populations
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The Correct Option is A, B, C
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Lotic ecosystems involve flowing water, such as rivers and streams. Lakes and ponds are lentic (standing water) ecosystems.
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