What Is the Statistical Basis of the Hardy-Weinberg Principle

question 5

Multiple Choice

What is the statistical basis of the Hardy-Weinberg principle?

• A) Selection of mates is dependent on blood types and therefore is random.
• B) Selection of mates is dependent on blood types and therefore is biased.
• C) Selection of mates is independent of blood types and therefore is random.
• D) Selection of mates is independent of blood types and therefore is biased.

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