In a random mating population in equilibrium, which one of the following brings about a change in gene frequency in a non-directional manner?
(a) mutations
(b) random drift
(c) selection
(d) migration
Answer: Choice b: Random drift
Explanation: A directional force of evolution is the one in which specific mode of evolution takes place where a factor is emphasized in a single individual or a population. For example, a mutational change is undoubtedly random in nature but it takes place in a specific nucleotide, hence is directional in nature. Similarly, selection and migration take place in a group of individuals based upon their particular features, hence are directional in manner. Finally, random drift is a completely non-directional evolutionary force which takes place completely randomly in a population leading to change in population equilibrium.
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