Differential reproductive success cannot affect allele frequencies in the gene pool.

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Differential reproductive success (i.e. certain individuals producing more offspring than others) can directly impact allele frequencies in the gene pool. This is because the alleles carried by the more successful individuals will become more common in subsequent generations. This is a key component of the process of natural selection.

Differential Reproductive Success Cannot Affect Allele Frequencies in the Gene