It may be that red hair evolved in Neanderthals and then was introduced into human populations via interbreeding.If this is so, this would be an example of
A) gene pooling.
B) genetic drift.
C) gene flow.
D) a founder effect.
E) Muller's ratchet.

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Gene flow refers to the movement of genes from one population to another. In the context of the question, the interbreeding between Neanderthals and humans allowed for the introduction of the gene for red hair into human populations.

It May Be That Red Hair Evolved in Neanderthals and Then