Which of the following evolutionary forces would be expected to increase genetic divergence between two populations of a species? A. Mutation B. Migration C. Genetic Drift D. A and B E. A and C F. B and C

Which of the following evolutionary forces would be expected to increase genetic divergence between two populations of a species? A. Mutation B. Migration C. Genetic Drift D. A and B E. A and C F. B and C

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Chapter11: Evolution And Its Processes

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Genetic Evolution

Sexual reproduction produces distinct population variations. Heredity determines the traits and qualities to be passed down to the progeny. Over time, this variation within-species is also affected by the process of human evolution. The study of how genetic variation leads to evolutionary changes is known as genetic evolution. If a trait helps an organism to survive and reproduce, it is more likely to be passed down the generations. It is rare that such traits result in a completely distinct set of traits in descendants than the ancestral population; this can result in the emergence of a new species.

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Which of the following evolutionary forces would be expected to increase genetic divergence between two populations of a species?

	A.	Mutation
	B.	Migration
	C.	Genetic Drift
	D.	A and B
	E.	A and C
	F.	B and C

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