Why are some genetic disorders not eliminated from the gene pool despite being harmful?

  • A
    They possess future survival advantages.
  • B
    They remain recessive and are carried by heterozygotes.
  • C
    They are dominant and appear frequently.
  • D
    Genetic drift occurs due to small population size.

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