AP Biologyeasymcq1 pt
Genetic drift is strongest in
A.small populations
B.large populations
C.populations with no variation
D.populations under strong stabilizing selection
Explanation
Core Concept
Chance sampling of alleles swings frequencies wildly when few breeders exist. In huge populations, random deviations average out.
Correct Answer
Asmall populations
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