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D4.1.10 (HL)—Allele frequencies

Allele frequencies describe how common each allele is in a population gene pool in evolving populations in evolving populations in evolving populations.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Objective
D4.1.10
Level
HL

Concept essentials

  • Allele frequency is a proportion within the population gene pool.
  • For two alleles, p plus q equals one.
  • A change in allele frequency is evidence of evolutionary change.
ConceptIB Biology HL