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Population genetics is all about gene frequencies
Evolution = a change in gene frequenciesNo change = genetic equilibrium = absence of evolution
HemoglobinStructure2 alpha chains (C 16): 141 aa2 beta chains (C. 11): 146 aa
Natural selection in humansE.g., hemoglobin
Sickle cell anemia
Sixth code word from one end of the beta gene.
HbA HbS
Possible genotypes
HbA/HbAHbA/HbSHbS/HbS
Relationship : malaria and sickle cell anemia
Distribution of HbS Distribution of malaria
Malaria
HbA/HbSResists malarialparasite