Question
- How does the Hardy - Weinbergís expression (p2 + 2pq+ q2 = 1) explain that genetic equilibrium is maintained in a population.
- List any two factors that can disturb the genetic equilibrium.
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Answer
- Gene frequencies in a population are stable, constant from generation to generation, until some change in frequency happens, due to some factor.
- Gene migration/gene flow/gene drift/mutation/genetic recombination/natural selection.
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