Asked by Saraid Herrera on May 12, 2024
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A population in which the allele and genotype frequencies do not change over time is said to be in:
A) genetic stasis.
B) allele balance.
C) genetic equilibrium.
D) population stability.
E) phenotype equilibrium.
Genetic Equilibrium
A state in a population where allele frequencies remain constant over time, assuming no evolutionary influences.
Allele
Different versions of a gene, known as alleles, result from mutations and exist at the identical location on a chromosome.
Genotype Frequencies
The proportion of different genetic variants (genotypes) within a population.
- Identify and describe the conditions necessary for genetic equilibrium.
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RG
Regina Gilreath BallardMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Genetic equilibrium, also known as Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, refers to a state in a population where allele and genotype frequencies remain constant from generation to generation, assuming no evolutionary influences are acting on the population.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and describe the conditions necessary for genetic equilibrium.