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Power Function Applications

Mutation-Selection Balance

Problem 2 - Describe what happens to allele a under strong selective pressure.

Given the equation for approximating the equilibrium frequency of an allele, which of the following is a true statement?

Recall that

 

  

A.

 

 The stronger the allele a is selected against, the lower q*.

B.

 

 The stronger the allele a is selected against, the higher q*.

Problem 3 - Describe what happens to the equilibrium frequency of allele a as the rate of mutation declines.

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