The term gene flow refers to

A. the random loss of genes through sampling error.
B. the movement of alleles from one chromosome to another.
C. a random pattern of chromosome mutations.
D. the transmission of genetic material between populations of the same species.
E. the genetic mutations that occur during meiosis.


Answer: D

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