Understanding Hardy-Weinberg Conditions

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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?

2

Which of the following is not an application of the assumptions underlying Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?

3

A lake contains a population of twelve bluegill fish, 8 with red spots and 4 with no red spots. The fish are healthy and strong, all exactly the same except for the coloring. Fishermen visit the lake, and catch 7 fish with red spots and 1 fish with no red spots, leaving 1 with red spots and 3 without red spots remaining in the lake. This change in the population is an example of __________.

4

Which of these factors would not contribute to Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?

5

If all Hardy-Weinberg conditions are met, what will be the result?

6

Which of the following is NOT one of the assumptions made by Hardy and Weinberg regarding Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?

7

Which of the following is not one of the major causes of evolutionary change as outlined by Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?

8

A species of bird has an allele for black feathers and an allele for blue feathers. Which of the following scenarios would violate the necessary conditions for Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium in a population of this species?

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