You Collect the Following Data on Genotypes for a Sunflower

question 56

Multiple Choice

You collect the following data on genotypes for a sunflower population: AA: 40, AB: 20, BB: 40. Based on Hardy-Weinberg predictions you expected the following numbers: AA: 25, AB: 50, BB: 25. Which of the following is a plausible explanation for the deviation?

• A) balancing selection
• B) negative frequency-dependent selection
• C) inbreeding
• D) genetic drift

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