Population genetics

Island 1 is home to a large population of birds. During a storm, a few individuals from the Island 1 population are blown to Island 2, where they establish a new population. This event is represented in the following diagram.

Which of the following statements is most likely true about the new bird population immediately after the storm?

(Choice A)
Birds in the new population are more likely to develop gene mutations.
(Choice B)
The new population’s allele frequencies are different from those in the original population.
(Choice C)
The new population is less likely to be significantly impacted by ongoing genetic drift.
(Choice D)
Birds in the new population are better adapted to live on Island 2.

AP®︎/College Biology

Course: AP®︎/College Biology > Unit 7

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