key term - Hardy Weinberg Principle

Definition

The Hardy Weinberg Principle is a mathematical model that predicts the genetic makeup of a population in the absence of evolutionary forces. It states that the allele frequencies and genotype frequencies will remain constant from generation to generation if certain conditions are met.

Related terms

Genetic Equilibrium: In genetics, genetic equilibrium refers to a stable state where allele frequencies remain constant over generations.

Allele Frequency:

Allele frequency refers to how often an allele appears in a population relative to other alleles for the same gene.

Genotype Frequency: Genotype frequency describes the proportion of individuals in a population that have a specific genotype.