AIPMT PRELIMS2001Zoology-Hrdy Wienberg's Principle

AIPMT PRELIMS 2001 Zoology Population Genetics MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Frequency of an allele in an isolated population may change due to :-

A

Genetic drift

B

Gene flow

C

Mutation

D

Natural selection

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

In isolated populations, genetic drift can cause allele frequencies to change randomly over time.

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