Population Genetics
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Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium assumes:
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Solution
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Random mating
- Hardy-Weinberg Principle: States that allele frequencies in a population will remain constant from generation to generation in the absence of evolutionary influences.
- Assumptions for Equilibrium:
- Large population size (no genetic drift).
- Random Mating (no sexual selection).
- No mutations.
- No gene flow (no migration).
- No natural selection.
- Result: If these conditions are met, the frequency of genotypes can be predicted by p2+2pq+q2=1.
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About This Question
- Subject
- biology
- Chapter
- genetics and evolution
- Topic
- population genetics
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Year
- 2025
Solution
Correct Answer:
Random mating
- Hardy-Weinberg Principle: States that allele frequencies in a population will remain constant from generation to generation in the absence of evolutionary influences.
- Assumptions for Equilibrium:
- Large population size (no genetic drift).
- Random Mating (no sexual selection).
- No mutations.
- No gene flow (no migration).
- No natural selection.
- Result: If these conditions are met, the frequency of genotypes can be predicted by p2+2pq+q2=1.
This medium difficulty biology question is from the chapter genetics and evolution, covering the topic of population genetics. It appeared in the 2025 exam.
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