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the introduction of a small population onto an island that results in a limited gene pool for a population best describes
gene flow
population bottleneck
genetic isolation
the founder effect
Gene flow is the transfer of genetic material between populations. A population bottleneck occurs when a population's size is significantly reduced, not specifically due to a small - population introduction to an island. Genetic isolation is the lack of gene flow between populations. The founder effect happens when a new population is established by a very small number of individuals from a larger population, resulting in a limited gene pool. In this case, the introduction of a small population onto an island leading to a limited gene pool best describes the founder effect.
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The founder effect