genetic drift
noun
: random changes in gene frequency especially in small populations when leading to preservation or extinction of particular genes
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The answer could come down to an evolutionary process called genetic drift.
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Quanta Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
In addition, some wild animals in zoos have been bred under human care and over time, might become susceptible to allergies through genetic drift.
—Jen McCaffery, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
But genetic drift works to preserve mutations across generations.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 27 June 2024
And in small populations, genetic drift is more influential than many people realize.
—Quanta Magazine, 2 May 2024
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Quanta Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
In addition, some wild animals in zoos have been bred under human care and over time, might become susceptible to allergies through genetic drift.
—Jen McCaffery, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
But genetic drift works to preserve mutations across generations.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 27 June 2024
And in small populations, genetic drift is more influential than many people realize.
—Quanta Magazine, 2 May 2024
See All Example Sentences for genetic drift
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“Genetic drift.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genetic%20drift. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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