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Which of the statement is not true for Genetic Drift

A

It is non-directional force

B

It causes sudden fluctuations in a small group of population

C

The allelic combination of founders may be enhanced in a new pollution

D

None of these

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Genetic Drift**: - Genetic drift refers to the random changes in allele frequencies within a population, particularly in small populations. It can lead to significant changes over time due to chance events. 2. **Identifying the Characteristics of Genetic Drift**: - Genetic drift is non-directional, meaning it does not favor any particular allele or trait. - It often results in sudden fluctuations in allele frequencies, especially in small populations. - The founder effect is a specific type of genetic drift that occurs when a small group from a larger population establishes a new population, potentially leading to different allele frequencies. 3. **Evaluating the Statements**: - The question asks which statement is NOT true regarding genetic drift. - We need to analyze each option provided in the question to determine its validity. 4. **Analyzing Each Option**: - **Option 1**: Genetic drift is non-directional. (True) - **Option 2**: It causes sudden fluctuations in small groups. (True) - **Option 3**: The allelic combination of the founder may be enhanced in a new population. (True) - **Option 4**: None of these statements are false. (True) 5. **Conclusion**: - Since all the statements provided are true regarding genetic drift, the correct answer to the question "Which of the statements is not true for Genetic Drift?" is **Option 4: None of these**.
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