11 Questions
Why are gene frequencies subject to sampling variation between successive generations?
Because the population size directly affects the sampling variation
What is the significance of a 'large population' in terms of gene frequencies?
It minimizes the impact of sampling variation on gene frequencies
How does the number of adult individuals in a population affect gene frequencies?
It influences the magnitude of sampling variation in gene frequencies
What happens to gene frequencies when the number of parents is smaller?
They are subject to more sampling variation
In what type of population is sampling variation considered negligible?
Large population
How does a 'large population' affect gene frequencies?
It stabilizes gene frequencies
What would be a complete description of the genetic constitution of a group of individuals?
Specifying their genotypes and the number of each genotype
In the context of a certain autosomal locus, A, how many possible genotypes exist when two different alleles, Aj and A2, are present?
Three genotypes
What are the proportions or frequencies of individuals belonging to each genotype called?
Genotype frequencies
If one-quarter of the individuals in a group possess the genotype AjA2, what would be the frequency of this genotype?
0.25 or 25 percent
What must be the sum of the frequencies of all the genotypes together?
$100$ percent
This quiz explores the concept of genetic inheritance and how gene frequencies are subject to sampling variation between successive generations. It also discusses the effects of sampling variation and the conditions for dealing with a 'large population'.
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