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What is the condition required for a population to be in genetic equilibrium, and what does it result in?
The conditions are a large population, random mating, no emigration or migration, no selective pressure, and no mutations. This results in the Hardy-Weinberg law where allele and genotype frequencies remain constant from generation to generation.
What is the relationship between the frequency of the dominant allele (p) and the recessive allele (q) in a population?
p + q = 1, indicating that the sum of the frequencies of the dominant and recessive alleles is equal to 1.
What is the probability of a fertilized egg carrying the same alleles, and how is it calculated?
The probability is p² or q², depending on whether the alleles are dominant or recessive, respectively.
What is the key difference between a population and an individual in terms of diversity?
Populations are more diverse than individuals.
What is the significance of the Hardy-Weinberg law in understanding the dynamics of a population?
It states that allele and genotype frequencies remain constant from generation to generation, indicating that the population is in genetic equilibrium.
what does The hardy-Weinberg law states?
Allele and genotype frequencies remain constant from generation to generation= genetic equilibrium
Test your understanding of the Hardy-Weinberg law, which states that allele and genotype frequencies remain constant in a population over generations. Learn about the conditions necessary for genetic equilibrium, including random mating and the absence of selective pressure, mutations, and migration.
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