You are studying two species of tree frog. The two species are found on two different islands, separated by 200 km of ocean water. Species A lives on very light-colored rocks and species B lives on dark-colored trees. Which process is least likely to affect allele frequencies in the population?
A) Gene flow between the two islands
B) Genetic drift
C) Natural selection
D) Mutation

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Gene flow is least likely to affect allele frequencies because the two species are separated by 200 km of ocean, making it difficult for individuals to move between the islands and exchange genes.

You Are Studying Two Species of Tree Frog