Hardy-Weinberg

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What is a heterozygous genotype?

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A heterozygous genotype consists of two different alleles for a particular gene, such as Aa.

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What are the assumptions of the Hardy-Weinberg principle?

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The assumptions include: 1) Large population size, 2) No mutations, 3) No gene flow, 4) Random mating, 5) No natural selection.

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What is gene flow?

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Gene flow is the transfer of genetic material between populations through migration of individuals.

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True or False: Evolutionary mechanisms support Hardy-Weinberg assumptions.

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False. Evolutionary mechanisms such as natural selection and genetic drift violate Hardy-Weinberg assumptions.

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What type of population is more affected by genetic drift?

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Small populations are more affected by genetic drift due to their limited genetic diversity.

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What is the Hardy-Weinberg equation used for?

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The Hardy-Weinberg equation (p^2 + 2pq + q^2 = 1) is used to calculate the expected frequencies of genotypes in a population under equilibrium.

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What does 'p' represent in the Hardy-Weinberg equation?

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In the Hardy-Weinberg equation, 'p' represents the frequency of the dominant allele in the population.

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What does 'q' represent in the Hardy-Weinberg equation?

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In the Hardy-Weinberg equation, 'q' represents the frequency of the recessive allele in the population.

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What is the significance of a large population in the Hardy-Weinberg principle?

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A large population minimizes the effects of genetic drift and ensures that allele frequencies remain stable over generations.

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What is random mating?

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Random mating is a condition where individuals pair by chance, not according to their genotypes or phenotypes.