GENETICS VIRTUAL LAB – BIOL 226
Lab 9
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Population Genetics: Gene Pool and Allele Frequencies

Use this module to read the lab instructions, follow the workflow guide, launch the three population genetics tools, and access the assignment for submission.

πŸ“˜ Lab ManualRead gene pool, genotype frequencies, allele frequencies, Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, and gel electrophoresis instructions.🟒 HW PopulationGenerate a population in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and compare observed vs. expected genotypes.🟠 Non-HW PopulationGenerate a population not in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and test for deviation.🎲 Random PopulationGenerate a random population, calculate p and q, expected counts, and chi-square results.πŸ“ AssignmentOpen Assignment #9.

How students should use this module

1

Read the population genetics background

Review gene pools, genotype frequencies, allele frequencies, p and q, and the Hardy-Weinberg principle.

2

Complete gel electrophoresis

Run the PCR products from the previous week, record gel conditions, visualize DNA fragments, and sketch the banding pattern.

3

Use Tool 1: HW Population

Generate a population in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, record genotype counts, calculate p and q, expected values, and chi-square results.

4

Use Tool 2: Non-HW Population

Generate a population not in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and compare observed and expected genotype counts.

5

Use Tool 3: Random Population

Generate a random population, calculate allele frequencies, expected genotype counts, chi-square values, and interpret the result.

6

Solve the genetics problem

Use the recessive phenotype count to estimate qΒ², q, p, and expected genotype frequencies and numbers.

7

Submit the assignment

Complete Assignment #9 and submit an electronic copy through Canvas.

Module links

These buttons are the same resources shown in Canvas, but organized as a single Lab 9 landing page.

Suggested workflow:

1. Record your gel electrophoresis conditions and banding pattern.
2. Use the HW Population tool for questions 3-6.
3. Use the Non-HW Population tool for questions 7-10.
4. Use the Random Population tool for questions 11-14.
5. Solve the Hardy-Weinberg genetics problem.
6. Complete and submit Assignment #9.

Lab Instructions

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Assignment #9

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