Home
Class 12
BIOLOGY
The factor that leads to founder effect ...

The factor that leads to founder effect in a population is:

A

Genetic recombination

B

Mutation

C

Genetic drift

D

Natural selection

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
C
• In a small isolated population change in gene frequency occurs by chance, it is called genetic drift. Founder effect and bottleneck effect are two types of genetic drift. Sometimes the change in allele frequency is so different in the new sample of population that they become a different species. The original drifted population becomes founders and the effect is called founder effect.
• Crossing over which occurs during gamete formation results in genetic recombination.
• Mutations are random and directionless.
Promotional Banner

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

What is founder effect ?

Factors Affecting Population

Write a note on the factors that influence the distribution of population in the world.

Most often the factor that initiates the speciation of two populations is

The main factor responsible for increase in population is/are

When does positive population growth takes place? Explain the geographical factors that influences the distribution of population in the world.

Which of the following factors has a negative effect on the population growth rate ?

Name three geographical factors that influence the distribution of population: