Application of Hardy-Weinberg law in calculating Gene (Allele) frequencies in a population. The gene frequencies for the autosomal and sex-chromosomal allele can be determined by the help of Hardy-Weinberg law by the following method: A. Calculation of Gene Frequencies of Autosomal Genes: An autosomal gene locus may have codominant alleles, dominant and recessive alleles or multiple alleles. If one desires [...]
In this essay we will discuss about the factors influencing allele frequency. Essay on Allele Frequency Essay Contents: Essay on Selection Essay on Mutation Essay on Meiotic Drive and Migration Pressure Essay on Random Genetic Drift Essay on Founder Principle Essay # 1. Essay on Selection: I. Evolution: Evolution has been described by Lewontin (1967) as a process that converts [...]
In this essay we will discuss about the Hardy-Weinberg law of population genetics. The formula (p + q)2 = p2 + 2pq + q2 is expressing the genotypic expectations of progeny in terms of gametic or allelic frequencies of the parental gene pool and is originally formulated by a British mathematician Hardy and a German physician Weinberg (1908) independently. Both [...]