Which of the Conditions Necessary to Maintain Genetic Equilibrium Is

question 129

Multiple Choice

Which of the conditions necessary to maintain genetic equilibrium is the least likely to occur in a natural population?

• A) no mutations
• B) an infinitely large population
• C) a population isolated from other populations
• D) random mating
• E) all individuals producing the same number of offspring

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