The evolutionary effects of genetic drift are greatest when _____


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The evolutionary effects of genetic drift are greatest when _____.

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Answer: the actual size of the population is relatively small.

Explanation:

In relatively small populations, the phenomenon of genetic drift significantly may change the frequencies of the alleles in that population. This consequently affect the genetic structure of the population in context.

Whereas big populations doesn't significantly feel the shakings of this phenomenon because her effects are small and insignificant.


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