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Which of the following would be sufficient for the Hardy-Weinberg equation to accurately predict genotype frequencies from allele frequencies?p+q=1

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The following conditions would be sufficient for the Hardy-Weinberg equation to accurately predict genotype frequencies from allele frequencies:

1. Random mating: Individuals must mate randomly, with no preference for specific genotypes or phenotypes.

2. Large population: The population must be large enough so that chance events, such as genetic drift, do not significantly affect allele frequencies.

3. No mutations: The alleles in the population must not be changing due to mutations.

4. No migration: There can be no migration of individuals or alleles into or out of the population.

5. No selection: Natural selection cannot be acting on the traits controlled by the alleles in question.

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