Q169 / 180 · NEET 2013 (Karnataka) · Zoology
Random unidirectional change in allele frequencies that occurs by chance in all populations and especially in small populations is known as:
- AMigration
- BNatural Selection
- Correct answerCGenetic drift
- DMutation.
Solution
Genetic drift is defined as the change in gene frequency that occurs by chance in a small population. It provides diversity to a population without any adaptations.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.