Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium must occur in populations wherein
A) an allele remains fixed.
B) no genetic variation exists.
C) natural selection is not operating.
D) All three of the responses above are correct.
E) Only two of the responses above are correct.

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The Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium assumes several conditions including no natural selection (C), but it does not require an allele to remain fixed (A) or for there to be no genetic variation (B). Genetic variation is actually expected under Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium provided the other conditions are met.

Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium Must Occur in Populations Wherein