Question

Answer in 40 to 80 words:
State Hardy-weinberg principle. Mention any two factors that affect Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.

Answer 1

Hardy–Weinberg principle states that allele and gene frequencies in a population will remain constant from one generation to the next if certain conditions are kept constant. These conditions are-

1) Population is large

2) Random mating

3) Absence of mutation

4) All members in a population are living and reproduction rate is constant.

Two factors that affect Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium are

1) Mutations

2) Gene Migration