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Chp. 16, Section 1
Vocab for 16.1 Biology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Allele frequency | The proportion of gene copies in a population that are a given allele, expressed as a percentage |
| Bell curve | On a graph of the frequency of some variable, a curve that first rises and then falls and thus forms a symmetric bell-shaped curve |
| Gene pool | All of the genes of the reproductively active members of a population |
| Hardy-Weinberg genetic equilibrium | The principle that states that the frequency of alleles in a population does not change over generations unless outside forces act on the population |
| Microevolution | A change in the collective genetic material of a population |
| Phenotype frequency | The ratio of individuals with a particular phenotype to the total number of individuals in a population |
| Population genetics | The study of the frequency and interaction of alleles and genes in a population |