Question

One consequence of genetic drift is

Answer 1

Higher genetic variation makes for more stable populations, and so when genetic drift causes genetic variation to be lowered, it makes the population less stable. For example, the founder effect is one way genetic drift can occur. This is when a few members of the original population move away to colonize a new area.

Answer 2

Answer and Explanation:

One consequence of genetic drift is that it can reduce the genetic variation within a population.