Which of the following would decrease genetic variation in a population?
A) mutation
B) genetic drift
C) gene flow
D) migration

Name: Which of the following would decrease genetic variation in a population? A) mutation B) genetic drift C) gene flow D) migration
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Genetic drift, which is a random change in allele frequencies in a population, can decrease genetic variation over time, especially in small populations, by chance eliminating some alleles from the gene pool.

Which of the Following Would Decrease Genetic Variation in a Population