population genetics

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Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium assumes:

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1. **Hardy-Weinberg Principle**: States that allele frequencies in a population will remain constant from generation to generation in the absence of evolutionary influences.
2. **Assumptions for Equilibrium**:
   - Large population size (no genetic drift).
   - **Random Mating** (no sexual selection).
   - No mutations.
   - No gene flow (no migration).
   - No natural selection.
3. **Result**: If these conditions are met, the frequency of genotypes can be predicted by $p^2 + 2pq + q^2 = 1$.

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