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viki

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on: Jul 10, 2018
The relationship between malaria and the HbS allele is an example of natural selection as a factor that can cause directional change in allele frequencies.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Genetic drift is the random factor in evolution.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


stallen

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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

True

Answer to Question 2

True


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