LABORATORY 8: Population Genetics

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain the following terms: gene pool, homozygous dominant, homozygous recessive, heterozygous.
2. Define p, q, p2, q2 and 2pq from Hardy-Weinberg Theory.
3. Manipulate the Hardy-Weinberg equation to solve genetics problems.
4. Demonstrate Hardy-Weinberg Theory using beans is a jar to represent the gene pool.
5. Demonstrate selection pressure using beans is a jar to represent the gene pool.

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