Genetic drift is most powerful in ………………………..

stable environment

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large populations

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changing environments

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small populations

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The correct option is D
small populations

Genetic drift is most powerful in small populations. Genetic drift occurs when the population size is limited and therefore by chance, certain alleles increase or decrease in frequency. Unlike natural selection, genetic drift is random and rarely produces adaptations to the environment

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Assertion:Genetic drift is the change in allele frequencies of a population

Reason: Genetic drift always takes place in the large populations.

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