The type of non-random mating that causes the frequencies of particular genotypes to differ greatly from those predicted by the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium is called
A)mutation.
B)migration.
C)genetic drift.
D)assortative mating.
E)selection.

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Assortative mating occurs when individuals choose partners based on similar characteristics, such as genotype. This causes an excess of homozygous individuals and a deficiency of heterozygous individuals, altering the frequencies of genotypes from what is expected under Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.

The Type of Non-Random Mating That Causes the Frequencies of Particular