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The frequency of an allele in an isolated population may change due to which of the following processes?

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Gene flow
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Mutation
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Genetic drift
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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.

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