10th Class Science Heredity and Evolution Question Bank Heredity and Evolution

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    Genetic drift is defined as

    A)  A random change in gene frequencies occurring by chance fluctuations

    B)  A change in an allele due to alteration in the DNA molecule

    C)  A change in gene frequencies due to exchange of genes between different populations

    D)  A product of natural selection.

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    The elimination of the genes, of certain traits, from the small population when a section of the population dies of natural calamity or migrates to other region is called genetic drift. It alters the gene frequency of the population.


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