Which of the following violates the Hardy-Weinberg assumption of random mating?
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Correct answer: Consanguinity
Consanguinity (inbreeding) is a form of non-random mating that increases homozygosity. Random mating is essential for Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. Selection and mutation violate different assumptions.
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