In the context of gene flow, what is the term for the movement of individuals out of a population (potentially carrying alleles to another population)?

• A. Immigration
• B. Stabilizing selection
• C. Emigration
• D. Genetic drift

Answer: (C)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand the concept of gene flow, which refers to the transfer of genetic material (alleles) between populations through the movement of individuals.
2. Identify the terms related to movement between populations: 'Immigration' means individuals moving into a population, while 'Emigration' means individuals moving out of a population.
3. Recognize that 'Stabilizing selection' is a type of natural selection that favors average phenotypes and is unrelated to movement between populations.
4. Note that 'Genetic drift' refers to random changes in allele frequencies within a population and does not describe movement of individuals.
5. Conclude that the term describing the movement of individuals out of a population, potentially carrying alleles to another population, is 'Emigration'.