Which of the following is an example of genetic drift?

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A sudden change in climate leading to the extinction of a species

The movement of genes between populations

A small group of individuals migrating to a new habitat

Random fluctuations in allele frequencies due to chance events

Answer: Random fluctuations in allele frequencies due to chance events

Explanation:

Genetic drift is the random change in allele frequencies within a population over time due to chance events, particularly in small populations.