What is the Hardy-Weinberg principle?

What is the Hardy-Weinberg principle?
  1. It states that allele frequencies in a population are stable and constant from generation to generation
  2. It states that the gene pool in a population is constantly changing
  3. It states that the frequency of alleles in a population increases over time
  4. It states that the frequency of alleles in a population decreases over time

Solution

The Hardy-Weinberg principle states that allele frequencies in a population are stable and remain constant from generation to generation, unless acted upon by external forces such as natural selection, genetic drift, mutation, or migration.

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