Which of the following is/are true regarding genetic distance among populations?

A) Genetic distance increases as the time populations are separated increases.
B) Genetic distance increases faster in smaller populations.
C) Genetic distance increases faster in larger populations.
D) a and b
E) a and c

Genetic Distance

Genetic distance is a measure of how different populations are from each other genetically. Genetic distance can inform population geneticists about levels of inbreeding within a population or about the historic relationships between populations or species.

Population

A group of individuals of the same species living in the same area at the same time, capable of interbreeding.

Time Separated

A phenomenon or process that is distinguished by a period of time, leading to a divergence in development or outcome.