Hardy-Weinberg provides a hypothetical model of a population in which evolution does not happen. However, real or natural populations are in a constant state of evolution. The only way to stop evolution is EXTINCTION! Why is there no other way to stop evolution from happening? Avoiding "orthogenesis" directed evolution, why is the process of evolution generally a good thing? Can you provide an example of how evolutionary change is bad for human health -- particularly as involved in medical care?
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This model assumes that certain conditions are met, such as a large population size, random mating, no migration, no mutation, and no natural selection. In reality, these conditions are rarely met in natural populations, and therefore, evolution is constantly Show more…
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