Question

Which term can be applied to a population that is not in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?



large

stable

stagnant

evolving

Answer 1

the Hardy-Weinberg Law states that under the following conditions both phenotype and allelic frequencies remain constant from generation to generation in sexually reproducing populations, a condition known as Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.

1. large population size
2. no mutation
3. no immigration or emigration
4. random mating
5. random reproductive success

Now I question Evolving, but then this comes in to my mind,

Evolving vs. Mutations

So now we have to get exact definitions of both important Biology vocab words.

Answer 2

\[Evolution\]

Biological evolution is defined as any genetic change in a population that is inherited over several generations. These changes may be small or large, noticeable or not so noticeable.

In order for an event to be considered an instance of evolution, changes have to occur on the genetic level of a population and be passed on from one generation to the next.

Answer 3

\[Mutation\]

A Mutation occurs when a DNA gene is damaged or changed in such a way as to alter the genetic message carried by that gene.

A Mutagen is an agent of substance that can bring about a permanent alteration to the physical composition of a DNA gene such that the genetic message is changed.

Once the gene has been damaged or changed the mRNA transcribed from that gene will now carry an altered message.

The polypeptide made by translating the altered mRNA will now contain a different sequence of amino acids. The function of the protein made by folding this polypeptide will probably be changed or lost. In this example, the enzyme that is catalyzing the production of flower color pigment has been altered in such a way it no longer catalyzes the production of the red pigment.

No product (red pigment) is produced by the altered protein.

In subtle or very obvious ways, the phenotype of the organism carrying the mutation will be changed. In this case the flower, without the pigment is no longer red.

Answer 4

Now it's to you to decipher the answer.
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Answer 5

Note the term Hardy-Weinberg `equilibrium`

Answer 6

Between those two I would probably go with Mutation but then again Evolution seems correct