The gene frequency for a particular trait in a population in Texas was determined to be 80% X (dominant) and 20% x (recessive allele). Twenty years later, the gene frequency was determined to be 65% X and 35% x What does this change indicate about the gene pool%

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The gene frequency for a particular trait in a population in Texas was determined to be 80% X (dominant) and 20% x (recessive allele). Twenty years later, the gene frequency was determined to be 65% X and 35% x What does this change indicate about the gene pool%
A. It has remained stable
B. It has become predominantly recessive 
C. It lacks nutrition 
D. it is evolving

GPT 3.5 · Answer

D. It is evolving

The change in gene frequency over time indicates that there has been a shift in the genetic makeup of the population, with the recessive allele increasing in frequency. This suggests that evolutionary processes such as natural selection, genetic drift, or gene flow have been at play, leading to changes in the gene pool.