Q.

Select the incorrect statement with regard to genetic drift.

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a

It occurs by chance.

b

It is under the control of natural selection.

c

IT causes change in allelic frequency.

d

It affects Hardy Weinberg equilibrium.

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Both natural selection and genetic drift are mechanisms for evolution. Both change allele frequencies in a population. The key difference is that in genetic drift, allelic frequencies change by chance, whereas in natural selection allelic frequencies change by differential reproductive success.

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