Question
Biology Question on Genetics
Which of the following statement(s) about the effect of genetic drift is/are correct?
A
It can cause changes in the frequency of alleles at random
B
It is a mechanism of evolution
C
It can lead to loss of genetic variation within small populations
D
It is significant in large populations
Answer
It can cause changes in the frequency of alleles at random
Explanation
Solution
The Correct answer is (A), (B and (C) : "It can cause changes in the frequency of alleles at random", "It is a mechanism of evolution" and "It can lead to loss of genetic variation within small populations"