Four of the following characterize a population in genetic equilibrium. Which one is the exception?
A) large population size
B) no mutations
C) differential reproduction
D) absence of gene flow
E) random mating

Question

Four of the following characterize a population in genetic equilibrium. Which one is the exception?​
A) ​large population size
B) ​no mutations
C) ​differential reproduction
D) ​absence of gene flow
E) ​random mating

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Differential reproduction would disrupt genetic equilibrium because certain individuals would have more offspring and therefore pass on their genes at a higher frequency than others. This would lead to changes in the gene pool over time and break down the equilibrium. The other choices (A, B, D, and E) all contribute to maintaining genetic equilibrium.

Four of the Following Characterize a Population in Genetic Equilibrium