Which of the Following Is an Assumption of the Hardy-Weinberg

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an assumption of the Hardy-Weinberg model?

• A) Allele frequencies do not change over time.
• B) Mating is random with respect to genotype.
• C) Variation is introduced to the population by mutation only.
• D) Natural selection eliminates deleterious alleles.

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Polysaccharides

Large molecules composed of long chains of monosaccharide units bonded together, serving various functions such as storage and structural roles in plants and animals.

Triacylglycerols

Lipids formed by three fatty acids linked to a glycerol molecule; a main form of energy storage in animals.

Phospholipids

Lipids in which two fatty acids and a phosphorus-containing group are attached to glycerol; major components of cell membranes.

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Organic compounds consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon, often used as fuels and solvents.