Which evolutionary mechanism will most likely result in rapid, random changes in gene frequencies?

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Gene Flow

Cloning

Migration

Genetic Drift

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The evolutionary mechanism that will most likely result in rapid, random changes in gene frequencies is Genetic Drift. Genetic drift refers to the random fluctuations in allele frequencies within a population, which can lead to significant changes in a short period, especially in small populations. Unlike gene flow, which involves the movement of genes between populations, genetic drift is driven by random sampling effects and may result in the loss of genetic variation or fixation of alleles.