Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT about genetic drift?

  1. It has its greatest impact on gene pool frequencies in bigger populations.

  2. It takes place independently of mutation and recombination.

  3. It occurs due to mutation.

  4. It occurs due to natural selection.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Genetic drift operates independently of mutation, recombination and other evolutionary mechanisms, i.e. genetic drift can occur in a population whether or not other evolutionary processes are operating.

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