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Which of the following ways is most likely to decrease the genetic diversity in a population ?
(a) Gene mutation
(b) Genetic recombination
(c) Stabilising natural selection
(d) Immigration of individuals

A

Gene mutation

B

Genetic recombination

C

Stabilising natural selection

D

Immigration of individuals

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