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Which one of the following is INCORRECT about genetic drift?
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Genetic drift refers to the random fluctuations in allele frequencies from one generation to the next. It is a directionless process.
It is also known as the Sewall Wright effect.
The effect of genetic drift is highly significant in small populations, not large populations, because random changes have a much larger proportional impact when the number of individuals is small.
The founder effect is a type of genetic drift where a few individuals become isolated from a larger population and establish a new population in a different geographical area.
Therefore, the statement that the effect of genetic drift is more significant in large populations is incorrect.
Answer: The effect of genetic drift is more significant in large populations.
