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  4. Selection will not eliminate lethal recessive gene from a large population because

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Q. Selection will not eliminate lethal recessive gene from a large population because

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Solution:

The lethal gene expresses themselves only in recessive (homozygous) condition. Because the lethal gene can not express be in heierozygous condition. Thus, cannot be eliminated from population.