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In a population gene frequencies remain constant when there is_________________?

Correct answer: C. Random mating

  • A. Iubreeding
  • B. Out breeding
  • C. Random mating
  • 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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