You sample a fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) population for the alcohol dehydrogenase (Adh) gene. There are two alleles, designated A₁ and A2, for this locus in this population. The data you collected is shown in this table (this is your observed data). Is this population in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium at this locus? To save you time, I have calculated the expected number of individuals for each genotype and included them in the table. For your answer, you should provide: • an answer to the question: Is this population in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium for this locus? • the value of your chi-square result you based this answer on (you do not have to show your calculations for the homework, but you would on an exam) • (if you say the population is NOT in HW equilibrium) an evaluation of which genotype(s) are more or less common than expected in the observed population # individuals genotype A₁A₁ # individuals genotype A₁A₂ # individuals genotype A₂A2 17 35 154 117 Observed data Expected data (from HW) 79 97
Evolutionary Genetics
Evolution is known as continuous changes that occur to adjust organisms in their changing environment over many generations. Various theories have been proposed to illustrate the origin of life and organic evolution. The most accepted one is the theory of natural selection by Charles Darwin. According to his postulate, organisms undergo a struggle for existence due to overproduction. To survive in nature, they acquire variations. The inheritable variations are selected by nature, and it leads to the survival of the fittest.
Phenotype Frequency
The majority of populations have a certain degree of variation in their genetic pools. Scientists can predict the genetic variation happening over time by measuring the amount of genetic variation in a population and these predictions assist them in gaining important insights into the processes that allow organisms to adapt to the environment or to develop into new species over generations. This process is referred to as the process of evolution.
Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium
The frequencies of allele and genotype were maintained constant from one generation to another due to the absence of other evolutionary forces. It is otherwise called the Hardy Weinberg principle the field of population genetics.
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