Which assumption of the Hardy-Weinberg model is being presented in the figure below?
A)Random mating
B)Selfing
C)Migration
D)Mutation
E)Selection

Question

Which assumption of the Hardy-Weinberg model is being presented in the figure below? 
A)Random mating 
B)Selfing 
C)Migration 
D)Mutation 
E)Selection

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The figure shows the predicted genotype frequencies based on the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. If individuals are randomly mating, the genotype frequencies in the population will remain constant from generation to generation, as shown in the figure. If there were non-random mating, the predicted genotype frequencies would be altered, indicating a departure from the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. Therefore, the assumption of random mating is being presented in the figure.

Which Assumption of the Hardy-Weinberg Model Is Being Presented in the Figure