A population is not evolving if the allele frequencies remain constant,a situation termed:
A)natural selection
B)genetic equilibrium
C)population equilibrium
D)gene pool constancy

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Genetic equilibrium is the term used to describe a population that is not evolving, where allele frequencies remain constant over time. This can occur in large populations with random mating, no mutation, no migration, and no natural selection. Therefore, option B is the best choice. Option A (natural selection) is incorrect because natural selection is a mechanism for evolution to occur. Option C (population equilibrium) is not a recognized term in biology. Option D (gene pool constancy) is not a correct term to describe a population that is not evolving.

A Population Is Not Evolving If the Allele Frequencies Remain