Question
What is genetic equilibrium? Write any four factors affecting Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium law.
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Answer
Hardy Weinberg equilibrium principle states that allele frequencies in a population are stable and is constant from generation to generation. The gene pool i.e. total genes and their alleles in a population remains constant. This is called genetic equilibrium. The factors influencing the genetic equilibrium are follows : 1. Gene flow 2. Genetic drift 3. Mutation 4. Selection pressure.
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