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In a haploid species, a mutation arises in one individual in a population on 1000 individuals....

In a haploid species, a mutation arises in one individual in a population on 1000 individuals. If this mutation is neutral, what is the probability that it will eventually go to fixation?

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Let's assume, N = Population size

u = Rate of introduction of a new mutation.

As it is given that the species is diploid.

Hence, Probability of getting a new mutation = 2Nu

Probability of fixation = 1/2N

Rate of fixation of the neutral mutation = Rate of getting a neutral mutation X Probability of fixation.

= 2Nu X 1/2N

= u

Therefore, the rate of fixation for a neutral mutation is simply the rate of introduction of such mutations.

Hence , u = 1/ 1000

= 0.001.

Please feel free to ask if anything is not understood.

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