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Multiple Choice
Which of the following sets of conditions is required for Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?
A
A large population, no mutations, with natural selection
B
A large population, random mutations, and no migration of alleles in or out of the population
C
No mutations, no natural selection, with sexual selection
D
Random mating, a small population, and no mutations
E
Random mating, no natural selection, and a large population
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Understand the concept of Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, which describes a population that is not evolving. It provides a baseline to measure genetic variation over time.
Identify the conditions required for Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium: a large population size, random mating, no mutations, no migration, and no natural selection.
Evaluate each option against these conditions: Option 1 includes natural selection, which violates the requirement of no natural selection.
Option 2 includes random mutations and migration, both of which violate the conditions of no mutations and no migration.
Option 3 includes sexual selection, which is a form of non-random mating, violating the condition of random mating. Option 4 includes a small population, which violates the condition of a large population. The correct conditions are random mating, no natural selection, and a large population.