Question

According to the Hardy-Weinberg principle, if p and q are unchanging in a population, the population is in equilibrium. What type of population does this scenario represent?

a) A population that is exposed to many environmental changes
b) A stable population that will soon experience migration
c) A population with constant allele frequencies
d) A population that is experiencing rapid genetic mutations

Answer 1

The correct answer I believe is C 

Answer 2

The correct answer would be c) A population with constant allele frequencies.

The Hardy-Weinberg population is a population in which the allele frequencies do not change generation over generations that is, it is not evolving.

In order to achieve Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, the population must follow conditions like:

• The population size must be large.
• No natural processes such as genetic drift, natural selection et cetera which can change the allele frequency should work on the population.
• The mating should be random.
• No immigration and emigration.