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A population of moonflowers got established on an island 30 miles from the mainl

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Question

A population of moonflowers got established on an island 30 miles from the mainland. Since that time, the population has adapted be more fit for the island, which is more arid than the mainland. In moonflowers, the D_ genotypes have a drought-resistant phenotype. However, the frequency of the D allele fluctuates up and down in the island population. Select any factors that could prevent the D allele from becoming more prevalent even though it is under positive selection on the island. (select all that apply)

The D gene has two alleles, and is inherited in a simple dominance pattern.

Explanation / Answer

Our of the given factors, two can prevent D Allele from becoming prevalent:.

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