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Evolution Theory: Response to the Origin

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What is the primary factor that affects H-W frequencies?

Random mating

Evolutionary forces

Genotype frequencies in parents

Allele frequencies (correct)

What is a significant implication of the Hardy-Weinberg formula for evolution?

Genetic variation increases over time

Genetic variation is lost due to random mating

There is no genetic variation in a population

Allele frequencies do not change with random mating (correct)

What is the significance of H-W frequencies in human genetics?

Genotypes are far from H-W frequencies

Genotypes are close to H-W frequencies (correct)

Evolution is not applicable to humans

Allele frequencies are changing rapidly

What is the basis for genetic fingerprinting in crime scene investigation?

H-W frequencies Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a suspect having the same alleles as a crime-scene sample?

The chance of the suspect being guilty is 1/10,000 Signup and view all the answers

How many genetic loci are used in the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)?

13 Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of CODIS loci?

They have no effect on phenotype Signup and view all the answers

What does the Hardy-Weinberg formula imply about genetic variation?

Genetic variation remains the same unless forced to change Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a change in allele and genotype frequencies from one generation to the next?

Some other force has caused the change Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a suspect being homozygous for an allele found at a crime scene?

The probability of the suspect being guilty is 1/10,000 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of genetic fingerprinting?

Establishing genetic identity Signup and view all the answers