Asked by Kacie Vassdal on Jun 18, 2024
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Which of the following is not an assumption of the Hardy-Weinberg theorem?
A) The population is infinitely large.
B) There is no selection in the population.
C) There is no immigration, but individuals can emigrate out of a population.
D) There are no mutations.
Hardy-Weinberg Theorem
A principle that states allele and genotype frequencies in a population will remain constant from generation to generation in the absence of other evolutionary influences.
Immigration
The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.
- Familiarize yourself with the concept of Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and its basic assumptions.
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KH
Kailee HenryJun 25, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Hardy-Weinberg theorem assumes no gene flow, which means no immigration or emigration. Choice C incorrectly suggests that emigration without immigration is compatible with the theorem's assumptions.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize yourself with the concept of Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and its basic assumptions.