A Genetic Study Conducted Over Two Generations Found That the Frequency

question 35

Multiple Choice

A genetic study conducted over two generations found that the frequency of genotypes in the first generation were AA: 0.36, Aa: 0.48, aa: 0.16.In the second generation, genotype frequencies remained the same.According to the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, we can assume

• A)negative assortative mating has maintained gene frequencies.
• B)mutations have likely occurred resulting in the same frequency.
• C)mating in this population is random.
• D)the population is small and we cannot detect change.

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Definitions:

Brain Waves

Electrical impulses in the brain that are visible on an electroencephalogram (EEG), indicative of different states of consciousness.

Sleep Stages

The different phases of sleep that a person goes through in a cycle, including REM (rapid eye movement) and various degrees of non-REM sleep.

Eye Movements

The voluntary or involuntary movement of the eyes, which can include blinking, and movements to follow visual objects or read.

Sleep Stages

The different phases of sleep that a person goes through in a typical night, including REM and multiple stages of non-REM sleep, each having distinct characteristics.