Why is the Hardy-Weinberg principle important, considering that genetic equilibrium seldom occurs in nature? Indicate whether the statement is true or false


Concepts to Consider: The Hardy-Weinberg principle gives a yardstick against which to
measure whether evolution is occurring; its conditions are useful to determine if natural
selection is acting on a population.

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A. lacks a cell wall B. has an extra cell wall layer C. lacks a cytosol D. has excess water in its cytosol E. may be described as flaccid

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Some microbes are not capable of growing on artificial media as pure cultures.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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From its atomic number of 10, you can predict that a neon atom:

A) is not chemically reactive. B) has 10 neutrons. C) has an unfilled outer shell. D) can easily gain or lose electrons.

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Which of the following statements about "flesh-eating" streptococci is FALSE?

A. It is caused by a group A streptococcus. B. It is also known as necrotizing fasciitis because it travels along the fascia. C. It causes death in over 50% of cases. D. It is considered a common complication of pyoderma. E. It involves toxemia.

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