Asked by Samuel Mendez on May 31, 2024

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Why would the population of royal families (of England as well as other countries) not qualify for the Hardy-Weinberg principle?

Hardy-Weinberg Principle

A principle that describes the genetic equilibrium within a population, stating that allele and genotype frequencies remain constant from generation to generation in the absence of evolutionary influences.

Royal Families

Hereditary ruling dynasties characterized by a succession of sovereigns from the same family, often maintaining political power through generations.

  • Determine and explain the prerequisites for genetic equilibrium.
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Logan GriffinJun 02, 2024
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The royal families are small and tend to in breed. This violates the "Random mating" and "large population" tenants of the Hardy-Weinberg principle.