12 Questions
What is the necessary condition for the coiling of the double helix axis of DNA?
Packed structure
What happens to DNA when it is physically wrapped or overwound?
It gains energy
Which assumption is NOT part of the Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium?
Non-random mating
What is the consequence of unmet assumptions in Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium?
Change in gene frequencies
What is the frequency of homozygous dominant individuals for the given trait?
36%
What is the frequency of heterozygous individuals for the given trait?
48%
How many different kinds of gametes could an individual with the genotype AABbCcDD produce?
32
What is the value of q in the population genetics equation 1 = p^2 + 2pq + q^2?
0.4
What is the equation used to estimate allele frequency in a population?
p + q = 1.0
What does the equation $p^2 + 2pq + q^2 = 1$ represent?
Genotype frequency in a population
In a population of 1000 fruit flies, 640 have red eyes. What is the frequency of the recessive allele for eye color?
0.4
What can lead to changes in allele frequencies and evolution according to Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?
Mutation, non-random mating, gene migration, limited population size, natural selection
Test your understanding of the mechanisms of evolution and disruptions of Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium with this quiz. Explore concepts such as allele frequencies, mutation, non-random mating, gene migration, genetic drift, and natural selection.
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