When Takata Et Al

question 20

Essay

When Takata et al.2002 examined allele and genotype frequencies at the myoglobin locus in a Japanese population,the observed and expected genotypic frequencies were very similar.Had they been very different,what could one conclude about this locus in this population?

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Definitions:

Prototype

An original model or preliminary version from which other forms are developed or copied.

Normative

Relating to principles or rules of what is considered right and wrong, often used in economics to express subjective or value-based judgments.

Other Things Equal

A principle in economic models known as ceteris paribus, which means holding all other variables constant to isolate the effect of one variable.

Variables

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