5 Questions
Which of the following best describes genetic drift?
The change in the frequency of an existing gene variant due to random chance
What is the potential outcome of genetic drift?
Decrease in genetic variation
When does the effect of genetic drift become more notable?
When few copies of an allele exist
Who held the view that genetic drift plays at most a minor role in evolution?
Ronald Fisher
In the middle of the 20th century, what was the dominant view regarding the importance of genetic drift in evolution?
It plays a minor role in evolution
Test your knowledge on genetic drift and its impact on genetic variation in populations with this quiz. Learn about the causes of genetic drift and how it can lead to the loss or fixation of alleles. Challenge yourself with questions on the effects of genetic drift on population diversity.
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