Hardy-Weinberg principle

proper noun

A principle in biology stating that allele and genotype frequencies in a population will remain constant from generation to generation in the absence of other evolutionary influences.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. A principle in biology stating that allele and genotype frequencies in a population will remain constant from generation to generation in the absence of other evolutionary influences.

Origin

Named after G. H. Hardy and Wilhelm Weinberg, who first demonstrated it mathematically.

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Translations

Finnish Hardyn–Weinbergin laki
  • Hardyn–Weinbergin lakiHardy-Weinberg principle
Hungarian Hardy–Weinberg-törvény
  • Hardy–Weinberg-törvényHardy-Weinberg principle
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