Allele frequencies for a gene locus are least likely to be significantly changed by
A) mutation.
B) the founder effect.
C) self-fertilization.
D) gene flow.
E) natural selection.

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Self-fertilization only involves one individual, so it does not introduce new alleles from other individuals in a population, nor does it reduce genetic variation through sampling effects. Therefore, it is unlikely to significantly change allele frequencies at a gene locus.

Allele Frequencies for a Gene Locus Are Least Likely to Be