A Population in Which the Allele and Genotype Frequencies Do

question 5

Multiple Choice

A population in which the allele and genotype frequencies do not change over time is said to be in:

• A) genetic stasis.
• B) genetic equilibrium.
• C) population stability.
• D) allelic disequilibrium
• E) allelic balance.

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Definitions:

Population Size

The total number of individuals within a species or specific group living in a designated geographical area.

Self-Incompatibility

A mechanism in plants that prevents self-fertilization and encourages cross-pollination by rejecting pollen from the same or genetically similar individuals.

Hermaphroditic

Describes an organism that possesses both male and female reproductive organs, allowing it to perform both roles in reproduction.

Allele Frequency

The proportion of all copies of a particular gene in a population that are of a given allele type, influencing genetic diversity and evolution.