Q123 / 160 · JIPMER 2014 · Zoology

Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium is known to be affected by gene flow, genetic drift, mutation, genetic recombination and

  • A
    evolution
  • B
    limiting factors
  • C
    saltation
  • Correct answer
    D
    natural selection

Solution

- The Hardy-Weinberg principle states that allele and genotype frequencies in a population will remain constant from generation to generation in the absence of other evolutionary influences. - When mating is random in a large population with no disruptive circumstances, both genotype and allele frequencies will remain constant because they are in equilibrium. - Any factor, which can disturb the alleles in a population is likely to affect the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. - The alleles in a population can be altered by mutation, migration, genetic drift, recombination, and natural selection. Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium is not effected by evolution, limiting factors, saltation and over prediction So, the correct answer is 'Natural selection'.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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