Unit · year 2
BU-204 · Population & Molecular Genetics
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How allele frequencies change, and why.
Concepts in this unit
T-046
The Hardy-Weinberg principle
Allele and genotype frequencies in an idealised population.
T-047
Genetic drift
Random sampling changes allele frequencies.
T-048
Gene flow
Migration mixes alleles between populations.
T-049
Mutation-selection balance
Why harmful alleles persist at low frequency.
T-050
Inbreeding and heterozygosity
The genetic cost of mating with relatives.