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Which one of the following factors will not affect the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?

Options

A.Gene migration
B.Constant gene pool
C.Genetic recombination
D.Genetic drift

Solution

Sol. [Key Concept: Hardy Weinberg equilibrium]

A constant gene pool with stable allele frequencies is consistent with Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium, so option (2) is the intended answer. Migration and genetic drift can change allele frequencies. NCERT also lists genetic recombination among factors affecting equilibrium; strictly, recombination alone rearranges alleles and need not change individual allele frequencies.

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