Question

According to Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, the allelic frequencies in a population will remain constant from generation to generation under which of the two conditions?
(a) Large population size
(b) Non-random mating
(c) There should be differential success among the organisms of the poppulation
(d) There should be no mutation or large scale migrations

• A. (a) and (b)
• B. (b) and (c)
• C. (a) and (c)
• D. (a) and (d)

Answer 1

The correct option is D (a) and (d)

Five conditions are required in order for a population to remain at Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium :

1. A large breeding population

2. Random mating

3. No change in allelic frequency due to mutation

4. No immigration or emigration

5. No natural selection

So, the correct option is '(a) and (d)'.