The Hardy-Weinberg Law Is Useful for

question 63

Multiple Choice

The Hardy-Weinberg law is useful for  

• A) determining the extent to which a sexually reproducing population is evolving.
• B) predicting when genetic drift will occur in a sexually reproducing population.
• C) determining when speciation will occur.
• D) predicting when specific groups of organisms will become extinct.
• E) determining if a patient has a genetic disease.

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Definitions:

Ectoderm

The outermost layer of cells in the developing embryo of an animal, giving rise to the skin and nervous system.

Germ Layer

Layers of cells in the early embryo that develop into all the organs and tissues of the body, including the ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm.

Bone And Cartilage

Connective tissues in animals; bones provide structural support and protection, while cartilage reduces friction and acts as a cushion between joints.

Ectoderm

The outermost of the three primary layers in an embryo, from which the skin, nervous system, and sense organs develop.