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20 August, 21:42

Suppose the size of a population of marmots is 300. According to genetic drift theory, what is the probability that a newly arisen mutation will become fixed in this population? Select one:a. 1/1200b. 1/100c. 1d. 1/300e. 1/600

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  1. 21 August, 00:51
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    E. 1/600

    Explanation:

    Hint:

    The probability of fixation of a new neutral mutation is 1 / (2N)

    Given N as 300

    = 1 / (2*300)

    =1/600

    Therefore,

    1/600 gives a sure fixation of one allele from the large population
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