Genetic Signature of a Selective Sweep
The melanic MC1R allele in a population of pocket mice shows evidence of a strong selective sweep. Which of the following is the most likely characteristic of the genomic region surrounding the MC1R gene in these melanic mice?
A
Higher mutation rates than in light-colored populations
B
Increased recombination rates between light and dark alleles
C
Greater transposon activity near the MC1R locus
D
Reduced nucleotide diversity compared to other genomic regions
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