NEET Previous Year Question

A population will not exist in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium if:

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Answer: A. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. AIndividuals mate selectively
  2. BThere are no mutations
  3. CThere is no migration
  4. DThe population is large

Correct answer: A

Solution

(a) Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium is disturbed when non-random (selective) mating occurs. The other options like no mutation, no migration, and large population actually help maintain equilibrium.

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