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In population genetics, the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium of population alleles is

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Question

In population genetics, the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium of population alleles is based on the assumptions of________________. (Only choose 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Answers:   

a.

A large population in which the randomly arising mutations are subject to directional, stabilizing, or disruptive selections.

  

b.

A large population without mutations and natural selection.

  

c.

A large population in which the individuals can immigrate or emigrate randomly.

  

d.

A large population in which the individuals cannot immigrate or emigrate.

  

e.

A large population in which the individuals prefer to mate with each other by preventing self fertilization (e.g., self-incompatibility in flowering plants)

  

f.

A large population in which the individuals can mate randomly.

Explanation / Answer

In population genetics, the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium of population alleles is