The Abuja family had 10 children by 1950, but because of ill health, there is now only one surviving grandchild. The Bacchus family had three children in 1950 and now has six grandchildren. Which statement about these families is correct?

A) The Abuja family had more gene drift.
B) The Abuja family had greater gene flow.
C) The Bacchus family exhibits the bottleneck effect.
D) The Bacchus family has greater fitness.


Answer: D

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