Multiple choice

If two populations are merged, each with different frequencies of an allele at a locus, and randomly mating occurs immediately, how long will it take to achieve a Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium in the new population?

  1. One generation

  2. Ten generations

  3. Variable depends on allele frequencies

  4. The population will never achieve equilibrium.

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A Correct answer
Explanation

If there is true random mating in the new population, equilibrium will be achieved in one generation.