The frequency of an allele in an isolated population may change due to which of the following processes?
A
Gene flow
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B
Mutation
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C
Genetic drift
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D
Natural selection
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Solution
The correct option is C Genetic drift Genetic drift is also called as allelic drift. It is the change in the frequency of a gene variant in a population due to random sampling. It thus results in a change of frequency of an allele in an isolated population.