Deviations from the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium in populations
A) are very rare.
B) suggest that mechanisms exist in nature that can change the frequency of alleles.
C) are evidence for evolution.
D) can help in the identification of the mechanisms of evolution.
E) b, c, and d

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Deviations from the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium suggest that mechanisms exist in nature that can change the frequency of alleles, and they are evidence for evolution. Therefore, they can help in the identification of the mechanisms of evolution. While deviations are not exceptionally rare, they are not ubiquitous; this suggests that the conditions for equilibrium are relatively infrequent, and the mechanisms of evolution are generally active. Therefore, choice E is the best option.

Deviations from the Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium in Populations