Ask AI: limitations of the Hardy-Weinberg Law of equilibrium

: 1. The Hardy-Weinberg Law of equilibrium assumes that all individuals have an equal chance of reproducing, and that mating is random. In reality, certain traits may give individuals an advantage in finding mates. 2. The Hardy-Weinberg Law of equilibrium assumes that the population size of a species does not change. In reality, populations can grow or shrink over time due to environmental factors such as natural disasters, predation, and competition. 3. The Hardy-Weinberg Law of equilibrium assumes that individuals have the same likelihood of survival to reproductive age, while in reality some individuals may have a higher or lower mortality rate due to genetic or environmental factors. 4. The Hardy-Weinberg Law of equilibrium assumes that mutation is absent. In reality, mutations occur at low rates, and can cause changes in the population.