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The non-directional force that alters Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium is:

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Mutations

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Gene flow

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Gene recombination

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Genetic drift

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Solution

The correct option is D
Genetic drift

When migration of a section of population to another place and population occurs, new genes are added to the new population causing genetic drift. This alters the Hardy- Weinberg genetic equilibrium.

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