IB Biology Topic D4.1.13: Hardy–weinberg Equation and Calculations of Allele or Genotype Frequencies Key Definitions
D4.1.13 Hardy–Weinberg equation and calculations of allele or genotype frequencies (HL) Key Definitions
Definition
The Hardy–Weinberg principle
The Hardy–Weinberg principle is a mathematical model that predicts how allele and genotype frequencies remain constant in a population—unless evolutionary forces act upon it.