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. 1976 Aug;83(4):861-6.
doi: 10.1093/genetics/83.4.861.

Gene conversion: a hitherto overlooked parameter in population genetics

H Gutz, J F Leslie

Gene conversion: a hitherto overlooked parameter in population genetics

H Gutz et al. Genetics. 1976 Aug.

Abstract

Gene conversion causes deviations from the 2:2 segregation of allele pairs in meiosis. Thus, gene conversion is a potential cause for changes of allele frequencies in populations. Equations are derived for the effects of conversion in a large random-mating population. The influence of gene conversion on allele frequencies is compared with that of spontaneous mutation and meiotic drive.

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