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The Hardy–Weinberg principle describes allele frequencies within a:

Answer: population.

  • A population
  • B single cell
  • C body organ
  • D tissue layer

Correct answer: A. population

Explanation: The Hardy–Weinberg principle applies to the gene pool of a population.

Simple Phylogenetic TreeCommon ancestorLineage ALineage BLineage C1Lineage C2Branch points represent speciation events from a shared ancestor

A simple phylogenetic tree: a common ancestor branches into several descendant lineages over time, with each branch point marking a speciation event.

Concept context

Origin of life, Darwin's theory, natural selection, speciation, and evidence for evolution.

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