Which equation represents Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium?
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Correct answer: p² + 2pq + q² = 1
The Hardy–Weinberg equation p² + 2pq + q² = 1 describes genotype frequencies. It assumes random mating and no evolutionary forces.
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