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Hardy-weinberg Principle says that.

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Allele frequencies in a population are stable and constant from generation to generation

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The gene pool remains a constant

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Sum total of all the allelic frequencies is 1

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All of the above

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Hardy-Weinberg Principle**: The Hardy-Weinberg Principle is a fundamental concept in population genetics that describes how allele frequencies in a population remain constant from generation to generation in the absence of evolutionary influences. 2. **Key Components of the Principle**: - The principle states that allele frequencies will remain stable under certain conditions, which include: - No mutations - No gene flow (migration) - Random mating - Large population size (to minimize genetic drift) - No selection (natural or artificial) 3. **Mathematical Representation**: The Hardy-Weinberg Principle can be mathematically expressed through the equations: - \( p + q = 1 \) - \( p^2 + 2pq + q^2 = 1 \) Where: - \( p \) = frequency of the dominant allele - \( q \) = frequency of the recessive allele - \( p^2 \) = frequency of homozygous dominant individuals - \( 2pq \) = frequency of heterozygous individuals - \( q^2 \) = frequency of homozygous recessive individuals 4. **Implications of the Principle**: - The principle implies that if the conditions are met, the genetic composition of the population will remain unchanged over time. - It also indicates that the sum total of the allele frequencies (p and q) will always equal 1, representing the entire gene pool of the population. 5. **Conclusion**: Based on the Hardy-Weinberg Principle, we can conclude that the allelic frequencies in a population are stable and constant from generation to generation, provided that no external factors disrupt this equilibrium.
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