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2013 · Q72
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Evolution question

2013 · Q72

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The tendency of population to remain in genetic equilibrium may be disturbed by :
  1. A
    lack of random mating
  2. B
    random mating
  3. C
    lack of migration
  4. D
    lack of mutations
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Correct answer: A

Hardy-Weinberg law states that allele frequencies in a population are stable and remain constant from generation to generation when there is random and non-selective mating. In case of lack of random mating, genetic equilibrium may be disturbed.

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