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    Question

    The term that describes as sharp reduction in a genetic

    variation in a population following migration to and colonization of new area by a species is called:
    A Genetic drift Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Founder Effect Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Heterozygosity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Inbreeding Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The founder effect is a reduction in genetic variation that occurs when a new population is established by a very small number of individuals from a larger population. This leads to a lack of genetic diversity.

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