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Which assumption of the Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium states that all members contribute equally to the gene pool?
Which assumption of the Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium states that all members contribute equally to the gene pool?
- No selection (correct)
- No migration
- Infinitely large population size
- Panmixia
What happens to genotype frequencies under the Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium if the assumptions are met?
What happens to genotype frequencies under the Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium if the assumptions are met?
- They remain constant (correct)
- They fluctuate randomly
- They decrease over time
- They mirror allele frequencies
Which assumption in the Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium model ensures no genetic drift?
Which assumption in the Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium model ensures no genetic drift?
- Infinitely large population size (correct)
- Panmixia
- No mutation
- No selection
In the context of Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium, what does panmixia refer to?
In the context of Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium, what does panmixia refer to?
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Which concept allows prediction of genotype frequencies given allele frequencies under the Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium?
Which concept allows prediction of genotype frequencies given allele frequencies under the Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium?
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If a population violates the assumption of no mutation in the Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium, what happens to the conclusions?
If a population violates the assumption of no mutation in the Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium, what happens to the conclusions?
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What does an infinitely large population size assumption prevent in the context of Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium?
What does an infinitely large population size assumption prevent in the context of Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium?
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