Of the following, which does NOT characterize a population in genetic equilibrium?
A) large population size
B) no mutation
C) differential reproduction
D) absence of gene flow
E) random mating

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Differential reproduction refers to certain individuals being more likely to reproduce and pass on their genes than others, which can shift the genetic makeup of a population over time. This is not a characteristic of a population in genetic equilibrium. The other choices (A, B, D, E) all describe factors that can contribute to genetic equilibrium.

Of the Following, Which Does NOT Characterize a Population in Genetic