Which of the following would you NOT expect to see from a population that has experienced genetic drift?Single choice

A

A)  high levels of genetic diversity

B

B)  small population size

C

C)  low levels of genetic diversity

D

D)  isolated population with low levels of immigration

E

E) all will be expected of a population that has experienced drift

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