For the following statements, select the best choice of the four evolutionary processes listed below.

A. This process produces new genetic variation within a species.
B. This process can rapidly offset the effects of genetic isolation when two populations come into secondary contact.
C. This is most likely to lead to the loss of genetic variation in a small population.
D. The reduced expression of one phenotype in comparison to another in the next generation is an example of this.
E. The occurrence of mimicry is best explained as the ultimate result of this process.


A. Mutation
B. gene flow
C. genetic drift
D. natural selection
E. natural selection

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