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Which of the following is correct about Hardy Weinberg's principle ?

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`p^2` is the number of pure homozygous dominant individuals in the population , `q^2` is the number of pure homozygous recessive individuals in the population.

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`p^2` is the number of pure homozygous dominant recessive individuals in the population , `q^2` is the number of pure homozygous dominant individuals in the population and 2pq is the number of heterozygous individuals in the population.

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`p^2` is the proportion of pure homozygous dominant individuals in the population , `q^2` is the proportion of pure homozygous recessive individuals in the population and 2pq is the proportion of heterozygous individuals in the population.

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`p^2` is the proportion of pure homozygous recessive individuals in the population , `q^2` is the proportion of pure homozygous dominant individuals in the population and 2pq is the proportion of heterozygous individuals in the population.

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To solve the question regarding the Hardy-Weinberg principle, we need to analyze the statements provided in the options and determine which one correctly describes the principle. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Hardy-Weinberg Principle**: The Hardy-Weinberg principle provides a mathematical model to study genetic variation in a population. It states that allele and genotype frequencies in a population will remain constant from generation to generation in the absence of evolutionary influences. 2. **The Hardy-Weinberg Equation**: The equation is represented as: \[ p^2 + 2pq + q^2 = 1 \] where: - \( p^2 \) = frequency of homozygous dominant individuals (AA) - \( 2pq \) = frequency of heterozygous individuals (Aa) - \( q^2 \) = frequency of homozygous recessive individuals (aa) 3. **Analyzing Each Option**: - **Option 1**: States that \( p^2 \) is the number of pure homozygous dominant individuals and \( q^2 \) is the number of pure homozygous recessive individuals, but it does not mention \( 2pq \). This option is incorrect. - **Option 2**: Claims \( p^2 \) is the number of pure homozygous dominant recessive individuals, which is a contradiction, and also misstates \( q^2 \). This option is incorrect. - **Option 3**: Correctly states that \( p^2 \) is the proportion of pure homozygous dominant individuals, \( q^2 \) is the proportion of pure homozygous recessive individuals, and \( 2pq \) is the proportion of heterozygous individuals. This option is correct. - **Option 4**: Incorrectly states that \( p^2 \) is the proportion of pure homozygous recessive individuals and \( q^2 \) is the proportion of pure homozygous dominant individuals. This option is incorrect. 4. **Conclusion**: The correct statement about the Hardy-Weinberg principle is found in **Option 3**. ### Final Answer: **Option 3 is correct.**
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