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Which of the following typically increases genetic diversity in a population?

a. Genetic drift occurs only in small populations.

b. Inbreeding increases genetic diversity.

c. Gene flow can introduce new alleles into a population.

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Out of the options provided, the only statement that is correct is c. gene flow can introduce new alleles into a population. Gene flow such as the migration of organisms from one population to another will introduce new alleles into the population's gene pool. As a result, the frequencies of alleles in the population's gene pool will also be affected.

The other answers are incorrect because:

a. Genetic drift occurs only in small populations - Genetic drift can occur in large populations

b. Inbreeding increases genetic diversity - Inbreeding decreases genetic diversity

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