The Value of the Hardy-Weinberg Equation Is That It Allows

question 40

Multiple Choice

The value of the Hardy-Weinberg equation is that it allows scientists to perform which of the following assessments?

• A) to detect whether an evolutionary force is acting on a population
• B) to provide proof that natural selection is acting
• C) to predict the percentage of people in a population that is homozygous for the recessive allele that causes a genetic disease
• D) to measure the effects of gene flow among populations

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Definitions:

Bone Type

Refers to the various categories of bones in the human body, such as long, short, flat, and irregular bones.

Cervical Vertebrae

The seven vertebrae in the neck part of the spine, designated C1 through C7, supporting the skull and enabling various head movements.

Pivot

A central point or pin on which something rotates or balances, or, figuratively, a crucial factor or element around which something depends.

Dense Bones

Bones with higher mineral content and density, making them stronger and less susceptible to fractures compared to less dense bones.