In a population gene frequencies remain constant when there is_________________?
Correct answer: A. Random mating
- A. Random mating
- B. Out breeding
- C. Iubreeding
- D. Selective mating
Explanation
Random mating allows alleles to combine freely, so allele frequencies remain constant under the Hardy-Weinberg model. Inbreeding, selective mating and outbreeding can alter genotype frequencies or violate the model's assumptions.
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