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which of the following is not related to genetic drift?
neutral variation
sexual selection
non darwinian evolution
bottleneck effect
founder effect
Answer: Sexual selection
Explanation: Sexual selection is a form of natural selection in which individuals with certain traits are more likely to obtain a mating partner.
- Genetic drift is a random process in which the allelic frequency changes and genetic diversity reduces in a population.
- This results in genetic variation. Sexual selection is a form a natural selection. So, it is a nonrandom process and due to it the genetic variation increases.
- Hence, it does not contribute to genetic drift.
Other Options:
- Neutral variation is a genetic variation that shows no selective advantage. Hence, it contributes to genetic drift and not natural selection.
- Non-Darwinian evolution shows that apart from natural selection factors like genetic drift, mutation and migration also plays role in the course of evolution.
- Founder effect: it is also a reduction in the genetic diversity in a population that is descended from a small number of ancestors. It contributes to genetic drift.
- Bottleneck effect is also a sharp reduction in a population due to earthquakes, flood, genocides or droughts. This also contributes to genetic drift.