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In terms of gene frequencies, founder effect results in:

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Polyploidy
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Hybridization
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Large, rapid changes
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Mechanical incompatibility
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The correct option is C Large, rapid changes
When a new population is established by a very small number of individuals from a larger population, it leads to distinctly different individual both genotypically and phenotypically. This is called the founder effect and results in large rapid changes.

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