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Genetic equilibrium

Definition

noun

A condition where a gene pool is not changing in frequency because the evolutionary forces acting upon the allele are equal, thus, resulting in a population to not evolve even after several generations.


Supplement

Genetic equilibrium is an ideal or theoretical state that provides a baseline to measure genetic change from.


See also: Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.


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Re: Microevolution and Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium

... reproduce, then the mutation has a chance of increasing its frequency in the population. It may quickly disappear if it is harmful, or simply by genetic drift. If it helps in some small (or rarely large) way for an individual to survive and reproduce, then it may increase in frequency. If a mutation ...

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by wbla3335
Sat Jun 06, 2009 8:55 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Microevolution and Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium
Replies: 4
Views: 165

Natural selection is proven wrong

... traits already present and cant deal with the generation of new species genetics might be able to account for the generation of new species [ see ... and reproduce. points which disproves natural selection 1_punctuated equilibrium http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punctuated_equilibrium “Punctuated ...

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by gamila
Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:31 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Natural selection is proven wrong
Replies: 177
Views: 16276

Re: The Hardy-Weinburg equation describes a situation...

I have had a think about it and I could only decide that H-W equilibrium wouldn't take place if the conditions for HW were incorrect A small population size which would cause genetic drift right? That covers two of the principals right? large pop size and no gene ...

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by Chemhalp
Sat Jan 24, 2009 6:19 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: The Hardy-Weinburg equation describes a situation...
Replies: 3
Views: 822

Re: Brain size=IQ level theory (Blacks vs Whites & Asians)

... class differences in brain size and IQ, (6) Cesare Lombroso and the genetic basis of criminal behavior, (7) between-group heritabilities, inter-racial ... with a lot of clever talk of "spandrels" "punctuated equilibrium", and "dialectical processes". Gould notwithstanding, ...

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by TJJ
Fri May 16, 2008 12:13 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Brain size=IQ level theory (Blacks vs Whites & Asians)
Replies: 18
Views: 12458

Re:

Hi It seems that not so many people here interested in Population genetic anyway I have an other question Who know what does effective alleles ... an other question if we prove that a loci or a gene is in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium HWE, does this mean that this gene cannot be used as a genetic ...

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by F4T32008
Sun May 11, 2008 4:23 pm
 
Forum: Genetics
Topic: About Pop. genetic heterozygosity & HWE
Replies: 4
Views: 1298
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