Zoology-Hardy-Weinberg Principle

NEET Zoology Hardy-Weinberg Principle MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 12

A diagram shows the allele frequency distribution in a population under the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. Which of the following factors would disrupt the genetic equilibrium depicted?

Question diagram
A

Random mating

B

Genetic drift

C

Large population size

D

No migration

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Genetic drift can disrupt the genetic equilibrium by causing random changes in allele frequencies, especially in small populations, as per the Hardy-Weinberg principle.

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