You are researching a population of moles. In the course of your research, you identify a nearby population that occasionally comes into contact with your study population. What BEST describes the evolutionary process at work?
A)mutation
B)natural selection
C)artificial selection
D)gene flow
E)genetic drift

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The introduction of genetic material from another population due to occasional contact is an example of gene flow, which can have significant effects on the genetic makeup and evolution of the population.

You Are Researching a Population of Moles