Hardy-Weinberg principle

English

Etymology

Named after G. H. Hardy and Wilhelm Weinberg, who first demonstrated it mathematically.

Proper noun

Hardy-Weinberg principle

1. A principle in biology stating that allele and genotype frequencies in a population will remain constant from generation to generation in the absence of other evolutionary influences.

Related terms

• Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium
• Hardy-Weinberg law
• Hardy-Weinberg model
• Hardy-Weinberg theorem

Translations

Hardy-Weinberg principle

• Finnish: Hardyn–Weinbergin laki
• Hungarian: Hardy–Weinberg-törvény