A population of birds has a certain frequency of a gene that codes for a wing color trait. According to the Hardy-Weinberg principle, what will happen to the frequency of the gene if there is no gene flow, mutation, or genetic drift, and the population size remains constant?

Core Concept

The Hardy-Weinberg principle states that in a population with no gene flow, mutation, or genetic drift, and with a constant population size, the frequency of alleles will remain constant over time. This is because there is no change in the gene pool, and the existing alleles will continue to be passed down to the next generation. Therefore, the correct answer is that the frequency of the gene will remain the same over time.