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Further investigations into the computational model

Let's investigate how genotype frequencies change over time in this population.

The five conditions for Hardy-Weinberg law of genetic equilibrium are:

1. The breeding population is large.

2. Mating is random.

3. There is no mutation of the alleles.

4. No differential migration occurs.

5. There is no selection.

Please answer the questions below.

Question 3.1

Do you think all the conditions of Hardy-Weinberg law of genetic equilibrium are satisfied in this model? Explain your answer.

Question 3.2

Set the initial population such that it is not at Hardy-Weinberg genetic equilibrium. Write down your initial settings.

Question 3.3

Write your initial allele frequency and phenotype frequency values.

Question 3.4

Run your model for 15 generations (ticks). Note the Hardy-Weinberg equation values and genotype frequency values in the table below,

Question 3.5

Explain your observations.

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