Genetic drift occurs in a population.Which of the following statements might be true?
A)Genetic drift increased the population's fitness.
B)Genetic drift decreased the population's fitness.
C)The population was relatively small.
D)The population experiences a decrease in genetic variation.
E)Any of the above statements might be true.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Genetic drift is a random process that can lead to changes in a population's genetic makeup, potentially increasing or decreasing fitness, and is more pronounced in small populations, often leading to decreased genetic variation.

Genetic Drift Occurs in a Population