What does it mean for an allele to become fixed, and what does it imply?

A. The frequency of the fixed allele has become 0% because it was detrimental.
B. The frequency of the fixed allele has become 0% and is no longer present.
C. The frequency of the fixed allele has become 100% because it is beneficial.
D. The frequency of the fixed allele has become 100% and other alleles are lost.


Answer: D. The frequency of the fixed allele has become 100% and other alleles are lost.

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