7.5: Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium

Question 1

What is the Hardy-Weinberg model used for?

Answer 1

It is used to describe and predict allele frequencies in a non-evolving population

Question 2

List the five conditions necessary for Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium.

Answer 2

Large population, absence of migration, no net mutation, random mating, and absence of selection

Question 3

What do changes in allele frequencies provide evidence for?

Answer 3

The occurrence of evolution in a population.

Question 4

What five factors disrupt the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?

Answer 4

Mutations, non-random mating, gene flow, genetic drift, and natural selection