In a diploid population, the initial allele frequencies are for allele and for allele . The fitness values are , and . What is the frequency of allele after one generation of selection?
Answer
0.415
The correct answer is 0.415 — Allele frequency after selection: .
Step-by-step solution
- Compute mean fitness .
- Compute numerator for new : .
- Allele frequency after selection: .
Common mistake: Omitting division by mean fitness when updating allele frequency
Concept tested: Selection effect on allele frequencies
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