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Variation in gene frequencies within populations can occur by chance rather than by natural selection. The is referred to as :-

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Random mating

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Genetic drift

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Genetic flow

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Genetic load

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The correct option is B Genetic drift
Variation in gene frequencies within populations can occur by chance and is called as genetic drift.

Genetic drift is an important mechanism in evolutionary change in small population. Random change in the frequencies of alleles occur from generation to generation due to chance events.

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