08基因变异的群体行为讲义.pptVIP

08基因变异的 群体行为 Population Genetics What is a population from a genetic perspective? A population in the genetic sense, is not just a group of individuals, but a breeding group. The genetics of a population is concerned not only with the genetic constitution of the individuals but also with the transmission of the genes from one generation to the next. Goals of Population Genetics To describe how the frequency of an allele which controls a trait changes over time； To analyze the factors that lead to changes in gene (allele) frequencies； To determine