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Which one of the following will have the least impact on allele frequencies in small populations?

 

Option: 1

Inbreeding


Option: 2

Random mating


Option: 3

Genetic drift


Option: 4

Outbreeding


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Random mating has the least impact on allele frequencies in small populations. It maintains a balance of alleles by allowing individuals to choose mates without any preference for specific genotypes or traits. This ensures genetic diversity is preserved, and no allele is systematically favored or eliminated. Inbreeding increases homozygosity and reduces genetic diversity, genetic drift causes random fluctuations in allele frequencies, and outbreeding introduces new alleles and increases diversity. Random mating, being unbiased and without selective pressure, has the least impact on allele frequencies in small populations. Hence, the correct answer is option 2. 

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