Evolution Of Life Question 5

Question: Choose the incorrect statement regarding Hardy-Weinberg principle.

Options:

A) Allele frequencies in a population are stable and constant from generation to generation.

B) Sum total of all the allelic frequencies in a population is 1.

C) Variation due to genetic drift results in changed frequency of genes and alleles in future generations.

D) Genetic recombination helps in maintaining Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] Genetic recombination leads to variation results unchanged frequency of genes and alleles in future generation.