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Genetic drift operates only in...

Genetic drift operates only in

A

island population

B

smaller population

C

larger population

D

Mendelian population

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The correct Answer is:
B

Some evolution occurs by random fluctuations in gene frequency called genetic drift. Such fluctuations are more likely to occur in a small population. Given frequency in small population changes by chance.
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