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genetic drift may occur when a small group of individuals colonizes a new habitat
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Genetic drift is most likely to occur in?
small populations
Genetic drift tends to occur in population that?
Are small
What kinds of populations are affected by genetic drift?
Genetic drift occurs in all finite populations. However the effects of drift are more pronounced in smaller populations than in large ones. Meanwhile, even though they are more present in smaller populations, the drifting is more likely to occur in larger populations because of the larger number of different genetic combinations present. Throughout evolution of populations, genetic drifting effects all types of population sizes, though it is more likely in larger populations but more present in smaller populations.
What condition is necessary for genetic drift to have a significant effect on a population A natural disaster must occur. The population needs to be small. Gene flow must occur. A portion of the p?
The population needs to be small is the necessary condition for genetic drift to have a significant effect on populations.
Gene frequencies in a gene pool may shift randomly and by chance This is called?
Random changes.This would be called genetic drift.
When is genetic drift least likely to occur?
Small populations
Genetic drift is most likely to occur in?
small populations
Genetic drift is more likely to occur in large population true or false?
false... its likely to occur in small population
Genetic drift tens to occur in populations that?
Genetic drift has a larger effect on smaller populations.
In what kinds of situations is genetic drift likely to occur?
Genetic drift may occur when a small group of individuals colonizes a new habitat. These individuals may carry alleles in different relative frequencies than did the larger population from which they came.
What is genetic drift most likely to occur in?
the most genetic variation is i don't really care hoped it helps.. lol
Genetic drift tends to occur in population that?
Are small
Is genetic drift of product of genetic change?
Genetic drift is a product of random sampling. Like all forms of sampling or selection, variation within the sample set is required. Thus for genetic drift to occur genetic change (mutation) is required. However, it would be an error to call genetic drift a product of genetic change.
Does genetic drift occur in small or large populations?
Small populations.
What is the term for changes in allele frequency that that happen randomly from one generation to the next?
Genetic drift
Why is genetic drift more likely to occur in smaller population?
As you have less variety, eventually, people will have to breed with distant relations, therefore creating hereditary diseases.
Which factor would most likely disrupt genetic equilibrium in a large population?
Genetic Drift
