MHT CET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 5. Origin and Evolution of Life
Genetic drift occurs due to ________.
- A Natural selection
- B Sudden elimination of particular allele
- C Continuous gene movement
- D Mutation
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(B) Sudden elimination of particular allele
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Detailed explanation
Genetic drift is the random change in allele frequencies, often due to sudden elimination or reduction of particular alleles in a small population.
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