Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium is influenced by gene flow, genetic drift, mutation, genetic recombination and :

Evolution

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Limiting factor

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Over-production

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Natural selection

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Saltation

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Solution

The correct option is D Natural selection
Five factors that alter the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium are Gene flow, Genetic drift, Mutation, Genetic recombination an Natural selection.
These factors disrupt the genetic equilibrium by changing the allelic frequencies within the population.
So, the correct option is 'Natural selection'.

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