Genetic drift is strongest in
A) small populations.
B) large populations.
C) medium-size populations.
D) populations out of equilibrium.

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Genetic drift is more pronounced in small populations as there are fewer individuals to pass on traits and chance events can have a bigger impact on the gene pool. In large populations, genetic drift is less likely to occur as chance events are diluted by the larger number of individuals.

Genetic Drift Is Strongest in