In a Diploid Population, the Threshold at Which Selection Will

question 18

Multiple Choice

In a diploid population, the threshold at which selection will outweigh drift occurs when s (the selective advantage) is greater than

• A) 1/2N_e.
• B) N_e.
• C) N_e/2.
• D) 4N_e.

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Definitions:

Market Equilibrium

A market state where the supply of a product or service is equal to the demand for it, leading to a stable price.

Excess Demand

A situation in a market where the quantity demanded of a good or service exceeds the quantity supplied at a given price, often leading to upward pressure on prices.

Excess Supply

A situation where the quantity of a good or service supplied in a market exceeds the quantity demanded at the current price.

Quantity Supplied

The amount of a commodity that producers are willing to sell at a particular price over a specified period.