The gene frequency for a particular trait in a population in Texas was determined to be 80% X (dominant) and 20% x (recessive allele). Twenty years later, the gene frequency was determined to be 65% X and 35% x. What does this change indicate about the gene pool?(1 point)

Question

The gene frequency for a particular trait in a population in Texas was determined to be 80% X (dominant) and 20% x (recessive allele). Twenty years later, the gene frequency was determined to be 65% X and 35% x. What does this change indicate about the gene pool?(1 point)

Responses

It has become predominantly recessive.
It has become predominantly recessive.

It has remained stable.
It has remained stable.

It lacks nutrition.
It lacks nutrition.

It is evolving.
It is evolving.

Answer 1

It is evolving.

The change in gene frequency from 80% X and 20% x to 65% X and 35% x indicates that the population is evolving. This change suggests that certain factors, such as natural selection or genetic drift, are influencing the frequency of the alleles in the gene pool over time.