Population Genetics

AP Biology· difficulty 3/5

An allele is "fixed" in a population when its frequency reaches

  • A

    0.0 (0% — the allele has been completely lost from the pool)

  • B

    0.5 (50% — heterozygote frequency hits its maximum)

  • C

    0.95 (95% — nearly every individual carries the allele)

  • D

    1.0 (100% — every individual is homozygous for it)

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Explanation

Fixation = all individuals carry the allele. Genetic variation at that locus is lost.

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