Gene flow, defined as the movement of genes from one population to another, can take place by migration as well as
A. mating between individuals of adjacent populations.
B. mating with certain trait-containing individuals.
C. mating with dominant phenotypes.
D. removing the barriers between the populations.
E. physical movement of genes within an individual by transposons.
Answer: A
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