The increased variability in the frequency of the b+ allele in the smaller flour beetle population in the given graph is an example of ____.
A) genetic drift
B) gene flow
C) the founder effect
D) a fixed allele
E) a dimorphic trait

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Genetic drift refers to random changes in allele frequencies, which are more pronounced in smaller populations, leading to increased variability.

The Increased Variability in the Frequency of the B+ Allele