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Changes in the frequency of occurrence of alleles in a population could be due to

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mutation

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genetic flow

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genetic recombination

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natural selection

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The correct option is D natural selection
The frequency of occurrence of a specific allele or gene in a population usually remains fixed until the population is exposed to certain changes like mutation, genetic flow, genetic recombination, genetic drift and natural selection.

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