[Campbell Biology P.545] Which of the following statements accurately describes a key charac... | Practice Question

Which of the following statements accurately describes a key characteristic or effect of genetic drift?

• A: Genetic drift consistently favors certain alleles over others, leading to predictable changes.
• B: Genetic drift is significant primarily in large populations, where chance events have a greater impact.
• C: Genetic drift can lead to the loss of genetic variation within populations.
• D: Genetic drift typically increases the frequency of beneficial alleles, enhancing adaptation.