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Mutation in Evolution and Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium Calculation Quiz

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How does genetic drift differ between smaller and larger populations?

Genetic drift affects both smaller and larger populations equally.

Genetic drift has a greater influence in larger populations.

Genetic drift does not occur in larger populations.

Genetic drift has a greater influence in smaller populations. (correct)

What role does migration play in preventing divergence due to selection?

Migration accelerates divergence due to selection.

Migration has no impact on divergence due to selection.

Migration enhances divergence due to selection.

Migration prevents divergence due to selection. (correct)

How does the founder effect relate to genetic drift?

The founder effect is an example of genetic drift. (correct)

The founder effect has no relation to genetic drift.

The founder effect prevents genetic drift.

The founder effect accelerates genetic drift.

What impact does genetic drift have on genetic variation within a population?

Genetic drift decreases genetic variation. Signup and view all the answers

How does nonrandom mating affect the genetic composition of a population?

Nonrandom mating alters the frequency of certain genotypes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of population size in the occurrence of genetic drift?

Smaller populations are more affected by genetic drift. Signup and view all the answers

What role does mutation play as a mechanism of evolution?

Mutation provides the raw material for evolution Signup and view all the answers

How can the effects of mutation on Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium be calculated?

By using the equation Q1 = q + uq Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'mutation-selection balance' refer to?

It is an equilibrium in the frequency of an allele due to equal rates of mutation and natural selection Signup and view all the answers

How is migration related to gene flow?

Migration facilitates gene flow between populations Signup and view all the answers

What does the equation P1 = (1-m)(p1) + (m)(Pc) represent with respect to Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium?

It adjusts Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium for additional migration Signup and view all the answers

In what way can migration be considered a homogenizing process?

Migration mixes alleles between populations, reducing genetic differences Signup and view all the answers