Question

question 10 of 10
in order to use the hardy-weinberg equation to calculate genetic variation in a
population, which of the following conditions must exist in the population?

a. organisms must choose mates.

b. some alleles must give an advantage.

c. all organisms must reproduce.

d. immigration must occur.

Explanation:

The Hardy - Weinberg principle assumes a non - evolving population. The conditions for Hardy - Weinberg equilibrium include no natural selection (so B is wrong as alleles giving an advantage implies selection), random mating (so A is wrong as choosing mates is non - random), no gene flow (so D is wrong as immigration is gene flow), and all individuals being able to reproduce (so that the allele frequencies can be maintained).

Answer:

C. All organisms must reproduce