How is allele frequency different than a genotype? Is there more of a dramatic c

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How is allele frequency different than a genotype?
Is there more of a dramatic change in the allele frequencies when alleles change in a larger population or when alleles change in a smaller population? Explain. How is allele frequency different than a genotype?
Is there more of a dramatic change in the allele frequencies when alleles change in a larger population or when alleles change in a smaller population? Explain.
Is there more of a dramatic change in the allele frequencies when alleles change in a larger population or when alleles change in a smaller population? Explain.

Explanation / Answer

Allele frequency is relative frequency of an allele at a locus on chromosome in a population.

Genotype is the type of allele present in organism that expresses itself as phenotype.

Example

Allele frequency of an allele T can be 60% in population.

Genotype can be expressed as TT or Tt for tall phenotype.

In a smaller population the change in allele frequency is more dramatic. It works through natural selection and genetic drift. Any changes in allele frequency affect a smaller population as small population means lesser genetic diversity. This low diversity can lead to lesser chances of natural selection in drastic condition hence affecting population number badly.

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