Evolution Model Equations

Question 2

If two alleles (B and b) were brought to a environment where nothing existed, what is the general distribution of alleles in H-W?

Answer 2

0.25 BB0.5 Bb0.25 bb

Question 3

Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium equation and what each variable stands for

Answer 3

p^2 + 2pq + q^2p+q = 1p= AApq = Aaq= aa

Question 4

Method to solve H-W problems

Answer 4

1) Make a column-row chart of data2) with data given add up all individuals/percentages 3) find p with data given ( x (AA) + 1/2 x (Aa) / 100% or total individuals )4) 1- p = q5) with given p and q solve for HW values (p^2, 2pq, q^2) and convert to %6) if #s have changed then no equilibrium*if given individuals, multiply the resulting HW values by the total # of individuals)

Question 5

Individual fitness

Answer 5

s x f x k (usually 1/2 ; 1 in CLONING)# offspring/ # previous generation

Question 6

Relative fitness

Answer 6

individual(Darwinian) fitness/ max indiv, fitness

Question 7

gene frequency

Answer 7

individual in selected gen / total in the selected gen

Question 8

Relative allele fitness

Answer 8

You use relative fitness values (NOT individual fitness) with p and q values

Question 9

Average allele fitness

Answer 9

p(Wa; relative allele fitness for A) + q(Wa; relative allele fitness for a)