Infinite Population Size

Definition

In population genetics, an infinite population size refers to a hypothetical scenario where the number of individuals in a population is so large that genetic drift has no effect on the frequency of alleles.

Related terms

Population Genetics: The study of how genetic composition changes over time due to various factors such as mutation, selection, and genetic drift.

Genetic Drift:

Random fluctuations in the frequencies of alleles in a population from generation to generation.

Allele Frequency:

The proportion of all copies of a gene that is made up by a particular gene variant (allele).