_____ is the product of sampling errors and chance events that may result in changes in allele frequencies.

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Genetic drift refers to the fluctuations in allele frequencies that occur due to chance events such as random mating, mutations or migration. These events can affect the genetic makeup of a population over time, leading to evolution. Other choices such as mutation, directional selection, and inbreeding can also contribute to changes in allele frequencies but they are not solely the product of sampling errors and chance events like genetic drift.

_____ Is the Product of Sampling Errors and Chance Events