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

A

`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.

B

`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.

C

`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.

D

`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 will analyze each option provided and determine which one correctly describes the principle. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Hardy-Weinberg Principle**: - The Hardy-Weinberg principle states that in a large, randomly mating population with no evolutionary influences (such as mutation, migration, or selection), the allele and genotype frequencies will remain constant from generation to generation. - The principle is mathematically represented as: \[ p^2 + 2pq + q^2 = 1 \] where: - \( p^2 \) = frequency of homozygous dominant individuals (AA) - \( q^2 \) = frequency of homozygous recessive individuals (aa) - \( 2pq \) = frequency of heterozygous individuals (Aa) 2. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option 1**: "p square is number of pure homozygous dominant and q square is number of pure homozygous recessive individuals in the population." - This is partially correct as it correctly identifies \( p^2 \) and \( q^2 \), but it does not mention \( 2pq \), which is crucial. So, this option is **incorrect**. - **Option 2**: "p square is the number of pure homozygous dominant recessive individuals and q square is number of pure homozygous dominant in individuals." - This option is incorrect as it misstates the definitions of \( p^2 \) and \( q^2 \). Thus, this option is **incorrect**. - **Option 3**: "Q-square is proportional of pure homozygous dominant individuals in the population and Q-square is pure homozygous recessive and 2PQ is proportion of heterozygous individuals in the population." - This option correctly identifies \( p^2 \) as homozygous dominant, \( q^2 \) as homozygous recessive, and \( 2pq \) as heterozygous individuals. Therefore, this option is **correct**. - **Option 4**: "P-square is pure homozygous recessive, Q-square is pure homozygous dominant and 2PQ is pure heterozygous individual." - This option incorrectly assigns the roles of \( p^2 \) and \( q^2 \). Thus, this option is **incorrect**. 3. **Conclusion**: - After analyzing all options, we find that **Option 3** is the only correct statement regarding the Hardy-Weinberg principle. ### Final Answer: The correct option about Hardy-Weinberg's principle is **Option 3**.
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