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Choose the WRONG statement regarding the Hardy-Weinberg principle.
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Options:
  • A The sum total of all the allelic frequencies in a population is 1.
  • B Variation due to genetic drift results in a changed frequency of genes and alleles in future generations.
  • C Natural selection can lead to stabilization, directional change, or disruption.
  • D Genetic recombination helps in maintaining the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Genetic recombination helps in maintaining the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.
The Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium is a principle which states that the genetic variations (frequencies of alleles, gene versions, genotypes ) in a population from one generation to another generation will always remain constant if there are no evolutionary disturbing factors. Any variations will result in changed frequency of genes and alleles in the coming generations.

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