Unit 7 Quiz 1 Part 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium
A
Theory stating that in the absence of evolutionary driving forces, the allele frequency in the population will not change over time
2
Q
What are the 5 requirements for the Hardy Weinberg equilibrium
A
No natural selection
No gene flow
No mitations
No sexual selection
No genetic drift
3
Q
Why is the model still useful?
A
It gives us a set of equations we can use to quantify allele frequency at different time points and determine if evolution is occurring
4
Q
Study practice problems
A
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