Q. In a random mating population in equilibrium, which of the following brings about a change in gene frequency in non-directional manner?

A) Selection
B) Migration
C) Mutation
D) Random drift
Explanation

Given certain conditions, the allele frequencies remain constant from generation to generation. Under these conditions, a population would be in equilibrium and there will be no evolutionary change. However, many evolutionary changes usually occurs, following the appearance of new alleles and source of this mutation.

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