Genetic Drift Quiz

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Which of the following best describes genetic drift?

  • A process of genetic change due to natural selection
  • A process of genetic change due to migration
  • A process of genetic change due to genetic mutation
  • A process of genetic change due to random chance (correct)

What is one possible outcome of genetic drift?

  • No change in genetic diversity
  • Increase in genetic diversity
  • Decrease in genetic diversity (correct)
  • Complete loss of genetic diversity

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to genetic drift?

  • Natural disasters
  • Gene flow (correct)
  • Bottleneck events
  • Genetic mutations

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