The Most Significant Cause for Exceptions to the Hardy-Weinberg Law

question 12

Multiple Choice

The most significant cause for exceptions to the Hardy-Weinberg law is

• A) protoplast fusion.
• B) selection.
• C) polyploidy.
• D) the proportion of dominant genes to recessive genes.
• E) random breeding.

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Definitions:

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount that producers are willing and able to supply a good for and the amount they actually receive due to market conditions.

Acceptable Price

The price level at which a buyer views the cost of a product or service as reasonable, taking quality and utility into account.

Willing To Pay

Willing to pay is the maximum amount that a consumer is prepared to spend on a good or service.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount that consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service versus the total amount they actually pay.