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londonang

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Founder effect refers to a type of genetic drift in which allele frequencies are changed in small populations that are taken from larger populations or are left over from the latter.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Mendelian traits are more likely to be influenced by environmental factors.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

True

Answer to Question 2

False



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