Gene flow, defined as the movement of genes from one population to another, can take place by migration, as well as

A. removing the barriers between the populations.
B. mating with certain trait-containing individuals.
C. physical movement of genes within an individual by transposons.
D. mating between individuals of adjacent populations.
E. mating with dominant phenotypes.


Answer: D

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