What Is Population Structure in Genetics

The term “population structure” (or “population subdivision”) usually refers to the patterns in neutral genetic variation that result from the past or present departure from panmixia of a population.

What is population structure?

The term “population structure” (or “population subdivision”) usually refers to the patterns in neutral genetic variation that result from the past or present departure from panmixia of a population.

What is the importance of population structure?

IMPORTANCE OF POPULATION STRUCTURE If populations are subdivided, they can evolve apart, somewhat independently. Population structure allows populations to diversify. This is the reason why population structure is a very important part of evolutionary genetics.

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