Mechanisms of Evolution: Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium Quiz
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What is the necessary condition for the coiling of the double helix axis of DNA?

  • Packed structure (correct)
  • Curved structure
  • Stretched structure
  • Linear structure
  • What happens to DNA when it is physically wrapped or overwound?

  • It becomes fragile
  • It remains unchanged
  • It gains energy (correct)
  • It loses energy
  • Which assumption is NOT part of the Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium?

  • No gene migration
  • Non-random mating (correct)
  • Infinite population size
  • No mutation
  • What is the consequence of unmet assumptions in Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium?

    <p>Change in gene frequencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the frequency of homozygous dominant individuals for the given trait?

    <p>36%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the frequency of heterozygous individuals for the given trait?

    <p>48%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many different kinds of gametes could an individual with the genotype AABbCcDD produce?

    <p>32</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of q in the population genetics equation 1 = p^2 + 2pq + q^2?

    <p>0.4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equation used to estimate allele frequency in a population?

    <p>p + q = 1.0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the equation $p^2 + 2pq + q^2 = 1$ represent?

    <p>Genotype frequency in a population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a population of 1000 fruit flies, 640 have red eyes. What is the frequency of the recessive allele for eye color?

    <p>0.4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can lead to changes in allele frequencies and evolution according to Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?

    <p>Mutation, non-random mating, gene migration, limited population size, natural selection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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