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

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Genetic flow

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Genetic drift

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Random mating

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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 rather than by natural selection is referred to as Genetic drift. This phenomenon is also called Sewall Wright effect.

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