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What does p2 represent in the Hardy-Weinberg equation?
What does p2 represent in the Hardy-Weinberg equation?
- Frequency of homozygous dominant individuals (correct)
- Total allele frequency
- Frequency of heterozygous individuals
- Frequency of homozygous recessive individuals
Which phenomenon occurs when individuals at the extremes of a phenotypic range have higher fitness than those with intermediate phenotypes?
Which phenomenon occurs when individuals at the extremes of a phenotypic range have higher fitness than those with intermediate phenotypes?
- Directional selection
- Stabilizing selection
- Neutral selection
- Disruptive selection (correct)
What is the purpose of the Hardy-Weinberg theorem?
What is the purpose of the Hardy-Weinberg theorem?
- To predict the frequency of genotypes in a non-evolving population (correct)
- To determine the impact of genetic drift on allele frequencies
- To calculate the rate of mutation in a population
- To explain how allele frequencies change over time due to natural selection
In a population under directional selection, what is expected to happen to the frequency of alleles over time?
In a population under directional selection, what is expected to happen to the frequency of alleles over time?
What would disrupt the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium in a population?
What would disrupt the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium in a population?
If disruptive selection is acting on a population, what would you expect to see in terms of phenotypes?
If disruptive selection is acting on a population, what would you expect to see in terms of phenotypes?
What type of selection favours individuals at both extremes of a characteristic range?
What type of selection favours individuals at both extremes of a characteristic range?
In disruptive selection, where do individuals at the extremes of the characteristic range have more offspring compared to the rest?
In disruptive selection, where do individuals at the extremes of the characteristic range have more offspring compared to the rest?
How many distinct phenotypes emerge as a result of disruptive selection?
How many distinct phenotypes emerge as a result of disruptive selection?
In West Africa, what are the two types of seeds available for food that are mentioned in the text?
In West Africa, what are the two types of seeds available for food that are mentioned in the text?
What is the main factor influencing sexual selection?
What is the main factor influencing sexual selection?
What is one way males may compete in sexual selection?
What is one way males may compete in sexual selection?
