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Power Function Applications

Mutation-Selection Balance

Problem 4 - Describe what happens to the equilibrium frequency of allele a as the selective pressure decreases

What happens to the equilibrium frequency of allele a as the selective pressure decreases (i.e. →0+)?

Recall that

 

 

A.

 

q*→ -∞

B.

 

q*→ ∞

C.

 

q*→ 0

D.

 

q*→ 1/√μ

E.

 

q*→ √μ

F.

 

None of the above

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

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