{"id":56135,"date":"2024-04-16T00:39:24","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T00:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=56135"},"modified":"2024-04-16T00:39:24","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T00:39:24","slug":"which-of-the-following-would-cause-gene-flow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-of-the-following-would-cause-gene-flow\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of the following would cause gene flow?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Individuals moving into population&#8221; option2=&#8221;Genetic drift&#8221; option3=&#8221;Mutation&#8221; option4=&#8221;Artificial selection&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is A. Individuals moving into population.<\/p>\n<p>Gene flow is the movement of genes from one population to another. It can occur through migration, interbreeding, or the exchange of gametes. 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