Genotypes are said to be in ________ equilibrium if there is random mating and no other forces tend to alter the proportions of alleles from one generation to the next.
A)steady state
B)homeostatic
C)Hardy-Weinberg
D)Mendelian

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Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium describes a theoretical population in which allele and genotype frequencies remain constant from generation to generation in the absence of other evolutionary influences. This equilibrium can only occur if certain conditions are met, including random mating, a large population size, no mutation, no gene flow, and no natural selection. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer. Choices A, B, and D are not as accurate as they do not specifically describe the conditions necessary for Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.

Genotypes Are Said to Be in ________ Equilibrium If There