Factors Affecting Frequency in Genetics

Genetic Drift: Random changes in allele frequencies due to chance events.
Natural Selection: Differential survival and reproduction of individuals with certain genotypes, leading to changes in allele frequencies.
Mutation: Introduction of new alleles into the gene pool due to changes in the DNA sequence.
Gene Flow: Movement of alleles between populations through migration of individuals.

Calculating Allele and Genotype Frequencies

Allele frequency can be calculated by counting the number of specific alleles and dividing by the total number of alleles in the population. Genotype frequency can be calculated by counting the number of individuals with a specific genotype and dividing by the total number of individuals in the population.

Study Guide

When studying frequency in genetics, it's important to understand the various factors that can influence allele and genotype frequencies within a population. Practice calculating allele and genotype frequencies using sample population data. Additionally, explore how changes in frequency can impact population dynamics and genetic diversity. Finally, familiarize yourself with real-world examples of how frequency plays a role in evolutionary processes.

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Factors Affecting Frequency in Genetics

Calculating Allele and Genotype Frequencies

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