In a Population in Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium,the Frequency of Recessive Alleles

question 28

Multiple Choice

In a population in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium,the frequency of recessive alleles will _____ over time.

• A)increase
• B)decrease
• C)remain the same
• D)increase and then decrease

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Minerals

Inorganic elements that are essential for the body to function properly, such as calcium, iron, and potassium.

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Organic compounds largely made of long hydrocarbon chains that are important components of lipids in the body.

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A simple compound forming the backbone of most lipids, used by the body in various metabolic processes.

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