Question

Any changes in gene frequency in a population is called as

• A. Gene flow
• B. Genetic drift
• C. Gene pool
• D. Gene conservation

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Genetic drift

• A change in the frequency of an allele in a population due to random sampling of organisms is called genetic drift or allelic drift.
• A gene pool is defined as the set of all genes of a particular species.
• The transfer of alleles or genes from one population to another is called gene flow or gene migration.
• The approach for conservation and restoration of biodiversity in the area of gene conservation.

So, option B is the correct answer.