Which of these conditions is NOT among the requirements of the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium of allele frequencies in a population?
A) small population with genetic drift
B) no net migration of alleles into or out of the population
C) no net mutations
D) no selection of one genotype over another
E) random mating population

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The Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium assumes a large population size to minimize the effects of genetic drift. Therefore, choice A is not a requirement for the equilibrium. The other choices, B through E, are necessary conditions for the equilibrium.

Which of These Conditions Is NOT Among the Requirements of the Hardy-Weinberg