4.1.6 - Hardy-Weinburg Equation

Question 1

What Does The Hardy-Weinberg Principle State?

Answer 1

If certain conditions are met, the allele frequencies of a gene within a population will not change from one generation to the next.

Question 2

What Is Meant By Population?

Answer 2

Group of organisms of the same species living in a particular area.

Question 3

What Are The Conditions Required For The Hardy-Weinberg Principle To Hold True?
(3 Points)

Answer 3

~ Mating must be random between individuals.

~ The population is infinitely large.

~ No migration, mutation or natural selection.

Question 4

What Does The Hardy-Weinberg Equation Allow For?
(2 Points)

Answer 4

~ Calculation of particular alleles, phenotypes and genotypes frequencies within populations.

~ Predictions about how these frequencies will change in future generations.

Question 5

What Does A Change In Allele Frequencies Over Time Indicate?

Answer 5

Indicates that migration, mutation, or natural selection has occurred.

Question 6

What Is The Value Of The Whole Population In Terms Of Frequency?

Answer 6

The whole population equals 1.