AP Biologyeasymcq1 pt
The founder effect differs from a bottleneck because founders
A.colonize a new area carrying only a sample of the original alleles
B.survive a catastrophe in place
C.are selected for fitness
D.never reproduce
Explanation
Core Concept
A few colonists establish an isolated population whose gene pool reflects their own random sample — like island populations with unusual allele frequencies.
Correct Answer
Acolonize a new area carrying only a sample of the original alleles
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