A continuous selective model for an X-linked locus.
Neglecting age-structure, but taking into account matings with differential fertility in Mendelian reproduction, a continuous selective model is formulated for a single X-linked locus with an arbitrary number of alleles. Without restricting the mating system, differential equations are derived for the genotypic and allelic frequencies. Assuming random mating, no selection, and constant fertilities and mortalities, these differential equations are solved explicitly. For this case, in contrast to the corresponding phenomenon in the usual model with discrete, non-overlapping generation, the difference between the frequencies of any allele in males and females approaches zero without oscillation.
D000367:Age Factors; D000483:Alleles; D000818:Animals; D002874:Chromosome Mapping; D005260:Female; D005298:Fertility; D005787:Gene Frequency; D005838:Genotype; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008954:Models, Biological; D011336:Probability; D012641:Selection, Genetic; D012730:Sex Chromosomes