Multiple Choice
Which of the following factors affecting acid-base equilibrium is influenced by the size of the population in a Hardy-Weinberg context?
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Which of the following conditions would violate the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium in a population?
A
No mutation
B
Large population size
C
Random mating
D
Natural selection
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Understand the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium: It is a principle that states that allele and genotype frequencies in a population will remain constant from generation to generation in the absence of other evolutionary influences.
Identify the conditions required for Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium: These include no mutations, large population size, random mating, no natural selection, and no gene flow (migration).
Analyze each condition given in the problem: 'No mutation', 'Large population size', and 'Random mating' are all conditions that support Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.
Consider the condition of 'Natural selection': Natural selection is a process where certain traits become more or less common in a population due to the differential reproductive success of individuals. This process can change allele frequencies, thus violating Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.
Conclude that natural selection is the condition that would violate the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, as it introduces changes in allele frequencies over time.
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