Which of the following would be expected to produce the smallest evolutionary change in a given period of time in a population of birds?
A)mutation
B)natural selection
C)migration
D)assortive mating
E)gene flow

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Mutations occur randomly and typically at a low rate, leading to small evolutionary changes over time compared to other mechanisms like natural selection or gene flow.

Which of the Following Would Be Expected to Produce the Smallest