If four of the original colonists died before they produced offspring, the ratios of genotypes could be quite different in the subsequent generations. This would be an example of
A) diploidy.
B) gene flow.
C) genetic drift.
D) disruptive selection.
E) stabilizing selection.

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Genetic drift refers to random fluctuations in gene frequencies that occur in small populations due to chance events such as death or migration. In this scenario, the death of four colonists would reduce the gene pool of the population, potentially affecting the frequency of alleles or genotypes in subsequent generations. Diploidy, gene flow, disruptive selection, and stabilizing selection are not directly related to this scenario.

If Four of the Original Colonists Died Before They Produced