genetic drift
random changes in the frequency of alleles in a gene pool, usually of small populations.
Origin of genetic drift
1- Compare gene flow.
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Scientific definitions for genetic drift
Variation in the frequency of a gene in a small isolated population, thought to be due to random chance rather than natural selection.
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Cultural definitions for genetic drift
A term that describes the random fluctuations in a gene pool over time. In large populations, the effects of genetic drift are negligible. (Compare natural selection.)
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