BI302 problem set 2 all parts

how is the Hardy-Weinberg theorem used as a null hypothesis for evolution?

Scientists use the theorem as a null hypothesis for evolution because the theorem describes the conditions under which allele frequencies do not change

which statement describes the relative fitness values of genotypes in a population.

measure of average survival or reproduction of a genotype

what can be said about the genotype with the highest relative fitness?

always equals 1

which variable is used to calculate a change in genotype frequency in a population experiencing natural selection?

the average fitness of the population