Gene Frequency
| Definition: |
The proportion of one particular in the total of all ALLELES for one genetic locus in a breeding POPULATION. |
| Also Called: |
Genetic Equilibrium |
| Previously Indexed: |
Genes (1966-1967),Genetics (1966-1967),Genetics, Population (1966-1967) |
Gene Frequency Categories.
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Genetic Drift - The fluctuation of the ALLELE FREQUENCY from one generation to the next. |
Gene Frequency Definitions and Terms
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