Hardy-Weinberg pointed out that the original proportions of the genotypes in a population would remain constant from generation to generation if certain assumptions are met. Which one of the following is not a Hardy-Weinberg condition?

A. The population is very large.
B. No polymorphic loci exist in the population.
C. Random mating occurs.
D. No gene flow occurs.
E. No selection occurs.


Answer: B

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