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Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium is known to be affected by gene flow, genetic drift, mutation, genetic recombination and.

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Evolution
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Limiting factors
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Saltation
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Natural selection
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Solution

The correct option is C Natural selection
  • The Hardy-Weinberg principle states that allele and genotype frequencies in a population will remain constant from generation to generation in the absence of other evolutionary influences.
  • When mating is random in a large population with no disruptive circumstances, both genotype and allele frequencies will remain constant because they are in equilibrium.
  • Any factor, which can disturb the alleles in a population is likely to affect the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.
  • The alleles in a population can be altered by mutation, migration, genetic drift, recombination, and natural selection. Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium is not effected by evolution, limiting factors, saltation and over prediction
So, the correct answer is 'Natural selection'.


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