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Hardy-Weinberg Principle

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Which of the following evolutionary mechanism acts to slow down or prevent the evolution through reproductive isolation?

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Natural selection

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Gene flow

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Mutation

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Genetic drift

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Solution

The correct option is B Gene flow
Gene flow is also called as migration. It describes any movement of genes from one population to another. Other options have a role to play in isolation

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