For biologists studying a large flatworm population in the lab, which Hardy- Weinberg condition is most difficult to meet?
A) no gene flow
B) random mating
C) no genetic drift
D) no mutation
E) no selection

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The no mutation condition is the most difficult to meet because mutations are spontaneous and can occur at any time, even in a controlled laboratory setting. Any new mutation that arises would disrupt the equilibrium of the population and violate the Hardy-Weinberg assumptions.

For Biologists Studying a Large Flatworm Population in the Lab