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how are the results of genetic drift similar to the results of gene flow? both result in a loss of genetic diversity in large populations. both result in a change in allele frequencies in the affected population. both result in an increased rate of mutation within the population. both result in a loss of individuals from the affected population.
Genetic drift causes random changes in allele frequencies in a population, often due to chance - events like a small number of individuals contributing genes to the next generation. Gene flow is the transfer of genetic material from one population to another. Both result in a change in allele frequencies in the affected population. Genetic drift can be more pronounced in small populations, while gene flow can introduce new alleles or change the frequency of existing ones by the movement of individuals.
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Both result in a change in allele frequencies in the affected population.