Question

1. is the human population in manhattan in hardy - weinberg equilibrium? explain. 2. why do some organisms have higher rates of evolution than others? explain.

Explanation:

1. The Hardy - Weinberg equilibrium has several assumptions: no mutation, no migration, large population size, random mating, and no natural selection. In Manhattan, there is significant migration as people move in and out, non - random mating as individuals may choose partners based on various social and cultural factors, and natural selection can act due to environmental exposures and lifestyle. So, the human population in Manhattan is not in Hardy - Weinberg equilibrium.
2. Some organisms have higher rates of evolution than others due to factors like shorter generation times (allowing for more genetic changes in a given time period), higher mutation rates, greater environmental pressure (forcing rapid adaptation), and smaller population sizes (where genetic drift can have a more pronounced effect).

Answer:

1. No. There is migration, non - random mating, and natural selection in Manhattan which violate the assumptions of Hardy - Weinberg equilibrium.
2. Shorter generation times, higher mutation rates, greater environmental pressure, and smaller population sizes can lead to higher evolution rates in some organisms.