Polymorphism and Differential Selection for the Sexes

Document Type

Article

Authors

Frank B. Livingstone, University of Michigan

Abstract

Various genetic models with different fitnesses for the sexes are investigated. Only a limited set of fitness values will result in a stable polymorphism, and the rate of approach to these equilibrium frequencies is extremely slow. These results indicate that there are problems associated with the interpretation of some human genetic traits by such models.

Recommended Citation

Livingstone, Frank B. (1992) "Polymorphism and Differential Selection for the Sexes," Human Biology: Vol. 64: Iss. 5, Article 2.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/humbiol/vol64/iss5/2