A general approach to genetic equilibria with an uneven sex ratio.

doi:10.1016/s0022-5193(05)80616-2

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A general approach to genetic equilibria with an uneven sex ratio.

Journal of theoretical biology - 7 Aug 1992

Milchtaich I

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It is shown that in a diploid population at a genetic equilibrium with an uneven sex ratio the distribution of all (inertial) autosomal genes is symmetric between the two sexes. If several allelic genes occur in the population then the sex ratios of the various genotypes uniquely determine the un...

Topics

Animals
Biological Evolution
Female
Gene Frequency
Genotype
Male
Models, Genetic
Postural Balance
Sex Ratio

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