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What properties does a population need to have to be accurately modeled by Hardy-Weinberg dynamics?

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Final answer:

A population needs no mutation, no gene flow, large size, random mating, and no natural selection to be modeled by Hardy-Weinberg dynamics, which indicate a non-evolving equilibrium state.

Step-by-step explanation:

For a population to be accurately modeled by Hardy-Weinberg dynamics, it must have the following properties:

  • No mutations occurring in the gene pool.
  • No migration or gene flow into or out of the population.
  • A very large population size to minimize genetic drift.
  • Random mating to ensure no selective breeding.
  • No natural selection, meaning every individual has an equal chance of survival and reproduction.

Under these conditions, the population is considered to be in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, and the allele and genotype frequencies will remain constant from one generation to the next, indicating that evolution is not occurring.

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