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1 July, 13:37

Geneticists have determined that the majority of individuals in an isolated island population have blood type

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  1. 1 July, 14:00
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    Pretty sure it’s B

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  2. 1 July, 14:46
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    Question continuation;

    ... type B. Type A is found to be more common in the mainland population from which the island was settled.

    How could a geneticist best explain the dominance of blood type B in the island population?

    Multiple choices;

    A. Random mutations have occurred in the island population.

    B. Genetic drift has reduced the frequency of type A individuals.

    C. Natural selection has only occurred in the mainland population.

    D. Environmental conditions on the island are less favorable for type B individuals.

    Answer;

    B. Genetic drift has reduced the frequency of type A individuals.

    Explanation;

    -Genetic drift is a mechanism of evolution in which allele frequencies of a population change over generations due to chance.

    -It occurs in all populations of non-infinite size, but its effects are strongest in small populations.
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