The X-Linked Analog of the Hardy–Weinberg Law

The system of mating that maintains a general genotypic distribution among females with respect to an X-linked locus is defined. In particular, it is shown that Hardy–Weinberg proportions can be maintained with non-random mating.

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Published in:Twin research and human genetics 2018-12, Vol.21 (6), p.514-517
Main Author: Stark, Alan E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chromosomes, Human, X - genetics
Crosses, Genetic
Female
Gene Frequency
Genes, X-Linked
Genetics, Population
Humans
Linkage Disequilibrium
Male
Models, Genetic
Statistics as Topic
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Summary:The system of mating that maintains a general genotypic distribution among females with respect to an X-linked locus is defined. In particular, it is shown that Hardy–Weinberg proportions can be maintained with non-random mating.
ISSN:1832-4274
1839-2628
DOI:10.1017/thg.2018.62