If two groups of a population having different genotype frequencies are merged and formed into one group with conditions of Hardy-Weinberg, then how many generations are required for it to reach Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?
A
One
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B
Ten
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C
Hundred
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D
Data is insufficient
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Solution
The correct option is A One If two groups of a population having different genotype frequencies are merged and formed into one group adhering to the conditions of Hardy-Weinberg, then it will take one generation to enter Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. This is so because, after one generation of random mating, whatever frequencies are established, it will enter Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium for as long as conditions of Hardy-Weinberg are followed. The allele frequencies in the population will remain stable and constant from one generation to the next.