If the Observed Allele Frequencies in a Population Differ Significantly

question 29

Multiple Choice

If the observed allele frequencies in a population differ significantly from those predicted by the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium theory, then

• A)the population is in genetic equilibrium.
• B)evolution is not occurring.
• C)mutations have stopped occurring.
• D)the population is a breeding isolate.
• E)evolution is occurring.

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