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In a random mating population in equilibrium, which of the following brings about a change in gene frequency in a non-directional manner?

1. Migration
2. Mutations
3. Random drift
4. Selection

Correct answer: Random drift

Solution

Random drift changes gene frequencies through chance sampling effects, so its direction is not predictable. Migration, mutation, and selection can all bias frequencies in more systematic ways.

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