Hardy Weinberg

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Hardy-Weinberg principle?
Back
The Hardy-Weinberg principle states that allele and genotype frequencies in a population will remain constant from generation to generation in the absence of evolutionary influences.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the five conditions required for a population to be in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?
Back
1. No mutations 2. Random mating 3. No natural selection 4. Extremely large population size (no genetic drift) 5. No gene flow (migration) into or out of the population.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'p' represent in the Hardy-Weinberg equation?
Back
In the Hardy-Weinberg equation, 'p' represents the frequency of the dominant allele in the population.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'q' represent in the Hardy-Weinberg equation?
Back
In the Hardy-Weinberg equation, 'q' represents the frequency of the recessive allele in the population.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you calculate the frequency of the homozygous dominant genotype using the Hardy-Weinberg equation?
Back
The frequency of the homozygous dominant genotype is calculated as p².
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you calculate the frequency of the heterozygous genotype using the Hardy-Weinberg equation?
Back
The frequency of the heterozygous genotype is calculated as 2pq.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you calculate the frequency of the homozygous recessive genotype using the Hardy-Weinberg equation?
Back
The frequency of the homozygous recessive genotype is calculated as q².
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