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    Question

    In the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium equation, which

    assumption is essential to maintain constant allele frequencies in a population?
    A Mutation rate is very high Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Random mating and no selection Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Frequent gene flow from other populations Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Natural selection favors one genotype Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Small population size with inbreeding Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    For a population to remain in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, several conditions must be met: random mating, no selection, large population size, no mutation, and no migration. Any violation leads to changes in allele frequencies over generations.

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