Which of the following is the most likely explanation for a particular human population with a higher incidence of polydactyly (extra fingers/toes)than the human population as a whole?
A) directional selection
B) diversifying selection
C) founder effect
D) bottleneck effect

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The higher incidence of polydactyly in a particular human population could be due to founder effect, which occurs when a small number of individuals establish a new population and carry only a small percentage of the genetic variation present in the larger population. This can result in some traits being overrepresented or underrepresented in the new population, and in this case, could lead to a higher incidence of polydactyly.

Which of the Following Is the Most Likely Explanation for a Particular