Each of the following features of a population, with the exception of one, may prevent the population from maintaining Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium. Which of the following is the exception?
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Correct. See Key Concept 20.3 Evolution Can Be Measured by Changes in Allele Frequencies
Incorrect. See Key 20.3 Evolution Can Be Measured by Changes in Allele Frequencies
Activity 20.4 Quiz
What was the main mission of the HMS Beagle during the five-year voyage?
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Correct. See Key Concept 20.3 Evolution Can Be Measured by Changes in Allele Frequencies
Incorrect. See Key 20.3 Evolution Can Be Measured by Changes in Allele Frequencies
Activity 20.4 Quiz
Using the activity, determine the frequency of a homozygous recessive genotype (q2) if the frequency of the dominant allele is p = 0.8. Assume that there are only two types of alleles (A and a) for this gene in the population.
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Correct. See Key Concept 20.1 Evolution Is Both Factual and the Basis of Broader Theory
Incorrect. See Key Concept 20.1 Evolution Is Both Factual and the Basis of Broader Theory
Activity 20.4 Quiz
Refer to the table below.
The table shows allele frequencies for three different genes within a population of turtles. If this population has achieved Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium and conditions are right for maintaining equilibrium, what is the probability that any of the frequencies of alleles shown in the table will change in the future?
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Correct. See Key Concept 20.3 Evolution Can Be Measured by Changes in Allele Frequencies
Incorrect. See Key 20.3 Evolution Can Be Measured by Changes in Allele Frequencies
