Q. Random genetic drift in a population probably results from

A) Constant low mutation rate
B) Large population size
C) Highly genetically variable individuals
D) Interbreeding within this population
Explanation

Genectic drift or Sewall Wright effect is statically significant change in population gene frequencies resulting from by chance and not from natural selection, emigration or immigration. In simple words, random loss of alleles is known as genetic drift.

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