Question

Which of the following statements is most accurate concerning the founder effect?
a.
It increases genetic variation.
b.
It is not an example of genetic drift.
c.
It results when a small population breaks away from a larger one.
d.
It only occurs amongst the Amish.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

C

The founder effect is a form of genetic drift that occurs when a small group breaks off from a larger population and establishes a new population with reduced genetic variation.