Consider Two Species, 1 and 2, That Experience Different Mutation

question 16

Essay

Consider two species, 1 and 2, that experience different mutation rates with m₁ < m₂, and have populations sizes of N_e1 < N_e2. Which species would you expect to have a lower frequency of heterozygotes at a neutral locus? Explain your reasoning.

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