Asked by Jessica Rowzie on Jul 17, 2024

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Which of the following contributes to evolution?

A) mutations
B) gene flow
C) genetic drift
D) natural selection
E) All of the answer choices describe agents of evolution.

Genetic Drift

A mechanism of evolution that results in change in the genetic makeup of a population by chance or random events rather than by natural selection.

Gene Flow

The transfer of alleles or genes from one population to another, influencing the genetic composition of the receiving population.

Natural Selection

A process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring, driving the evolution of species.

  • Discern the role genetic diversity plays in the evolution of populations and how evolutionary mechanisms like natural selection, genetic drift, and gene flow propel evolution forward.
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Mrs. Irene GuzmanJul 19, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
All of the answer choices describe agents of evolution. Mutations introduce new genetic variation, gene flow can introduce new alleles from different populations, genetic drift can cause random changes in allele frequencies, and natural selection acts on existing variation to favor certain traits. Therefore, all of these factors contribute to the process of evolution.