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True statements regarding the genetic drift are
I. It mostly occurs in smaller population
II. Certain alleles can be lost forever because of genetic drift
III. Founder effects and bottle neck effects are caused by genetic drift
IV. Mutations are primarly responsible for genetic drift
The correct combination showing true statement is
- Only I
- III and IV
- II and IV
- All except IV
The correct answer is: All except IV
Migration rather than mutation is primary responsible for genetic drift
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