Which of the following statements about the founder effect is true?

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It results in increased genetic diversity within a population.

It occurs when individuals from a population migrate to a new area and establish a new population.

It occurs when a population is reduced to a small number of individuals, leading to a loss of genetic diversity.

It is a type of gene flow.

Answer: It occurs when a population is reduced to a small number of individuals, leading to a loss of genetic diversity.

Explanation:

The founder effect occurs when a small group of individuals from a larger population establishes a new population in a new area, leading to a loss of genetic diversity due to the limited genetic variation present in the founder group.

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Which of the following statements about the founder effect is true?

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