A scientist attempts to maintain a population of pea plants in a "non-evolving state" by trying to simulate the conditions required for Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. He places the plants in a contained area under controlled conditions (no factors limiting) and makes certain that all crosses conducted are completely random. Which conditions for Hardy- Weinberg equilibrium have NOT been met?

Question

A scientist attempts to maintain a population of pea plants in a "non-evolving state" by trying to simulate the conditions required for Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. He places the plants in a contained area under controlled conditions (no factors limiting) and makes certain that all crosses conducted are completely random. Which conditions for Hardy- Weinberg equilibrium have NOT been met?
no gene flow

no net mutations

random mating

no natural selection

( 1 point)

I and II

II and IV

II only

IV only

GPT 3.5 · Answer

The conditions for Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium that have not been met in this scenario are: - no gene flow - no net mutations Therefore, the correct answer is: I and II