21. Population Genetics
Allelic Frequency Changes
Problem 8
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionCatastrophic events such as loss of habitat, famine, or overhunting can push species to the brink of extinction and result in a genetic bottleneck. What happens to allele frequencies in a species that experiences a near-extinction event, and what is expected to happen to allele frequencies if the species recovers from near extinction?
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