Stable populations and Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium

Abstract

Abstract The conditions on the mating matrix associated with a stable equilibrium are specified for an autosomal locus with five alleles. This points the way to the maintenance of Hardy-Weinberg proportions with non-random mating. The myth of random mating is exposed.

Keywords

• Autosomal locus
• Five alleles
• Hardy-Weinberg law
• Non-random mating