Question

Hardy-Weinberg law is applicable to:

• A. Small population
• B. Large population
• C. Very small population
• D. Small community

Hint:

The Hardy-Weinberg principle assumes random mating, no mutation, large population size, no migration, and no selection.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding Hardy-Weinberg Principle 
- The Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium describes allele frequencies in a non-evolving population.
- It assumes a large population size to minimize genetic drift. 

Step 2: Why Large Population? 
- Genetic drift affects small populations, disrupting equilibrium.
- Large populations maintain stable allele frequencies. 

Step 3: Conclusion 
The Hardy-Weinberg law applies to large populations, making Option (2) correct.