Genetic drift differs from gene flow in that Group of answer choices genetic drift occurs at a steady, but low, rate in all populations while gene flow is largely random event occurring in small populations. genetic drift is most likely to produce a loss of genetic diversity in a population whereas gene flow will often increase genetic diversity in a population. none of these choices adequately describe the difference between genetic drift and gene flow. genetic drift is based on female choice of particular mates but gene flow is largely a product of natural selection

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Genetic drift differs from gene flow in that

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genetic drift occurs at a steady, but low, rate in all populations while gene flow is largely random event occurring in small populations.

genetic drift is most likely to produce a loss of genetic diversity in a population whereas gene flow will often increase genetic diversity in a population.

none of these choices adequately describe the difference between genetic drift and gene flow.

genetic drift is based on female choice of particular mates but gene flow is largely a product of natural selection.
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Evolution is a process that causes changes in a population's genetic material over a time period. Evolution reflects organisms' adaptations to changing environments, and it can result in altered genes, new traits, and speciation. Natural selection, mutation, genetic drift, and gene flow are the four main evolutionary processes.

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