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How does genetic drift differ between smaller and larger populations?
How does genetic drift differ between smaller and larger populations?
- Genetic drift affects both smaller and larger populations equally.
- Genetic drift has a greater influence in larger populations.
- Genetic drift does not occur in larger populations.
- Genetic drift has a greater influence in smaller populations. (correct)
What role does migration play in preventing divergence due to selection?
What role does migration play in preventing divergence due to selection?
- Migration accelerates divergence due to selection.
- Migration has no impact on divergence due to selection.
- Migration enhances divergence due to selection.
- Migration prevents divergence due to selection. (correct)
How does the founder effect relate to genetic drift?
How does the founder effect relate to genetic drift?
- The founder effect is an example of genetic drift. (correct)
- The founder effect has no relation to genetic drift.
- The founder effect prevents genetic drift.
- The founder effect accelerates genetic drift.
What impact does genetic drift have on genetic variation within a population?
What impact does genetic drift have on genetic variation within a population?
How does nonrandom mating affect the genetic composition of a population?
How does nonrandom mating affect the genetic composition of a population?
What is the significance of population size in the occurrence of genetic drift?
What is the significance of population size in the occurrence of genetic drift?
What role does mutation play as a mechanism of evolution?
What role does mutation play as a mechanism of evolution?
How can the effects of mutation on Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium be calculated?
How can the effects of mutation on Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium be calculated?
What does the term 'mutation-selection balance' refer to?
What does the term 'mutation-selection balance' refer to?
How is migration related to gene flow?
How is migration related to gene flow?
What does the equation P1 = (1-m)(p1) + (m)(Pc) represent with respect to Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium?
What does the equation P1 = (1-m)(p1) + (m)(Pc) represent with respect to Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium?
In what way can migration be considered a homogenizing process?
In what way can migration be considered a homogenizing process?
