Which one of the following will prevent significant genetic drift?
A)Gene flow is absent.
B)There is genetic variation.
C)There is mutation.
D)The population size is large.

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Large population sizes reduce the probability of genetic drift because with more individuals, the gene pool is less likely to be altered by chance events. Gene flow, genetic variation, and mutation can all contribute to genetic diversity, but do not necessarily prevent genetic drift.

Which One of the Following Will Prevent Significant Genetic Drift