Question

what is genetic drift

Answer 1

hey mates

change occurs in a population by chance is known as genetic drift ,example elephant stumping the feet

I hope ur answer is clear

Answer 2

Some points on genetic drift are as follows:-

1. It is the random change of a gene or allelic frequencies in a population merely by chance is called genetic drift.

2. It is also known as Sewall Wright effect.

3. It operates rapidly in small population.

4. It is due to habitat fragmentation.

5. It may be due to isolation or natural calamities or any epidemics also.

6. Founder effect is the forms of genetic drift.

7. Bottleneck effect is also a form of this type only genetic drift.