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Routes to polymorphism

C Cannings1, J P Tyrer, G T Vickers

  • 1Department of Probability and Statistics, University of Sheffield, U.K.

Journal of Theoretical Biology
|November 21, 1993
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Sequential mutations at a single autosomal locus can lead to random final population equilibria. However, stable internal polymorphisms ensure a single, predictable equilibrium, though mutation order affects the time to reach it.

Area of Science:

  • Population genetics
  • Evolutionary biology
  • Quantitative genetics

Background:

  • Autosomal loci with differential viabilities typically converge to a stable equilibrium.
  • Sequential introduction of new alleles via mutation can introduce randomness in the final equilibrium state.
  • Stable internal polymorphisms represent a single, non-random equilibrium point.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the diverse pathways leading to internal polymorphisms.
  • To investigate which sets of alleles can achieve stable states within their own genetic space.
  • To understand the influence of mutation order on the dynamics of reaching equilibrium.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical modeling of population genetics.
  • Analysis of allele frequency dynamics under sequential mutation.

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  • Examination of stability conditions for polymorphic equilibria.

    • Main Results:

    • The order of mutation occurrence can dictate the final equilibrium state when new alleles are introduced sequentially.
    • While the final equilibrium is random in some scenarios, a stable internal polymorphism results in a single, deterministic equilibrium.
    • The time required to reach a stable polymorphism is influenced by the mutation sequence and specific allele viabilities.

    Conclusions:

    • The stability of genetic polymorphisms is influenced by the order of allelic mutations.
    • Understanding mutation pathways is crucial for predicting evolutionary outcomes.
    • Further elucidation is needed on the conditions for stable allele sets within their own genetic space.