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Power Function Applications

Mutation-Selection Balance

Problem 5- Determine the equilibrium frequency of allele a when the rate of mutation quadruples.

What happens to the equilibrium frequency of allele a if the mutation rate is quadrupled?

Recall that

 

 

A.

 

Not enough information provided

B.

 

q* is quadrupled

C.

 

q*is quartered

D.

 

q* is doubled

E.

 

q* is halved

F.

 

None of the above

Problem 6 -Determine the equilibrium frequency of allele a as the selective pressure doubles.

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