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Genetic divergence

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

The accumulation of different genetic changes in isolated populations over time, resulting in increased genetic differences between populations.

AP course connection

Topic 7.1: 7.10 Speciation

Unit 7

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