For each population description, identify which Hardy Weinberg assumption is vio
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For each population description, identify which Hardy Weinberg assumption is violated. A small and isolated population of seals living in a stable environment with no genetic mutations. A large population of fish where females mate with males based on size. A population of birds with no genetic mutations that often mate with members of neighboring bird populations. A large population of squirrels in a stable environment in which mating is random and the mutation rate is very low but constant. A population of spiders living in an environment that strongly favors larger individuals.Explanation / Answer
The Hardy-Weinberg assumption violated in each of the following is -
1. A small and isolated population of seals living in a stable environment with no genetic mutations. - Large population size.
2. A large population of fish where females mate with males based on size. - Random mating.
3. A population of birds with no genetic mutations that often mate with members of neighboring bird populations. - No gene flow.
4. A large population of squirrels in a stable environment in which mating is random and the mutation rate is very low but constant. - No mutation.
5. A population of spiders living in an environment that strongly favours larger individuals. - No selection.
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