1. What is G5 Allele Frequency?

G5 allele frequency represents the proportion of G5 alleles in a population relative to the total number of alleles at that locus. It's a fundamental measure in population genetics.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the allele frequency formula:

Where:

• \( count\_g5 \) — Number of G5 alleles observed
• \( total\_alleles \) — Total number of alleles in the population

Explanation: The equation calculates the simple proportion of G5 alleles in the total allele pool.

3. Importance of Allele Frequency Calculation

Details: Allele frequencies are crucial for understanding genetic variation, population structure, and evolutionary processes. They're used in genetic association studies and conservation genetics.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the count of G5 alleles and the total number of alleles. Both values must be non-negative integers, and total alleles must be greater than zero.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What does an allele frequency of 0 mean?
A: A frequency of 0 means the G5 allele is not present in the sampled population.

Q2: What does an allele frequency of 1 mean?
A: A frequency of 1 means the G5 allele is fixed in the population (all individuals have it).

Q3: How large should my sample be?
A: Larger samples provide more accurate frequency estimates. For rare alleles, larger samples are needed to detect them.

Q4: Can I use this for diploid organisms?
A: Yes, but remember total alleles = 2 × number of individuals (for autosomal loci).

Q5: How does this differ from genotype frequency?
A: Allele frequency counts individual alleles, while genotype frequency counts combinations of alleles in individuals.