Asked by Jamie Ostergaard on Jul 26, 2024

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The equation, p2 + 2 pq + q2 = 1.0, describes

A) the process of evolution.
B) the size of a population.
C) the rate of speciation of species p and q.
D) genotypic frequencies of a nonevolving population.
E) evolution of a population.

Genotypic Frequencies

The proportion of different genotypes in a population, which can change over time due to evolutionary processes.

Nonevolving Population

A theoretical population in which allele frequencies do not change over time, effectively not undergoing evolution.

Speciation

Origin of new species due to the evolutionary process of descent with modification.

  • Understand the basic principles and mechanisms of evolution.
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Cindy BeltranJul 30, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The equation describes the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, which assumes a nonevolving population. The equation represents the expected genotypic frequencies of a population with two alleles (p and q) at a given locus.