Asked by Jamie Stuart on Jul 15, 2024
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The Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium requires
A) no new mutations.
B) no migration of alleles into or out of the population.
C) a large population size.
D) a sexually reproducing population that mates randomly.
E) All of the answer choices are conditions that must be met for a population to be in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.
Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium
A principle stating that allele and genotype frequencies in a population will remain constant from generation to generation in the absence of other evolutionary influences.
Alleles
Different versions of the same gene, which can result in variations in the phenotype or physical expression of a genetic trait.
- Comprehend the principles of the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and the necessary conditions for its application.
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Ann Rovin Mile TaytayJul 21, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
All of the choices listed (no new mutations, no migration of alleles, large population size, and random mating in a sexually reproducing population) are necessary for a population to be in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. If any of these conditions are violated, the gene frequencies in the population will change over time, indicating that evolution is occurring.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the principles of the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and the necessary conditions for its application.