Question

Which is the correct statement regarding Founder effect?

• A. Named after the scientist John Founder
• B. No large change in frequency
• C. The old population become founders
• D. Formation of new species

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Formation of new species

• Some species travel to new places.

• This changes the allele frequency totally and makes them different species.

• So, the original species that migrated become founders.

• Hence the name Founder effect.