Population Genetics · Zoology

If a population experiences high gene flow, local adaptation is likely to be:

  1. Enhanced
  2. Unchanged
  3. Reduced
  4. Fixed permanently
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Correct answer: Reduced

High gene flow introduces alleles from other populations. This can dilute locally adapted gene combinations.

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