Evolution by genetic drift is most obvious in
A) small populations.
B) invertebrate species.
C) large populations.
D) aquatic organisms.
E) migratory species.

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Genetic drift has a more significant effect in small populations because random changes in allele frequencies are more likely to lead to noticeable changes in the genetic makeup of the population. In large populations, these random effects are diluted by the larger number of individuals.

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