Question

In terms of gene frequencies, founder effect results in:

• A. Polyploidy
• B. Hybridization
• C. Large, rapid changes
• D. Mechanical incompatibility

Answer 1

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.