Sentence examples for markers becoming fixed from inspiring English sources

Figure 3G contrasts the proportion of polymorphic markers becoming fixed in each generation to the rate of inbreeding based on pedigree.

It doesn't make sense for one of them [that is, one of the traits] to become fixed, because when I think of something becoming fixed in a population, it becomes that way because it's an advantage.

Because deleterious mutations have a vanishingly small probability of becoming fixed in a population, most substitutions (i.e., fixed mutations) would be neutral.

That has not stopped it becoming fixed in the collective memory of supporters, though – and it was a great goal, worthy of its legendary status.

The derivation of this equation is straightforward: there are 2Nu mutants per time unit, each with a probability x of becoming fixed.

Fisher pointed out that, in such a situation, the evolutionary dynamics lead to the sex ratio becoming fixed at equal numbers of males and females.

This behavior enables it to migrate rapidly through the soil while in solution without becoming fixed in place, contributing further to its mobility.

Selection appears to prevent certain arrangement types from becoming fixed within a population.

Non-shattering infructescences were much slower, becoming fixed about 1000 2000 years later.

Several mutations were deleterious to the parent despite becoming fixed during evolution without negative impact.

This results in EMS mutations becoming fixed such that the alkylated G's have been replaced with A's.