Question

What is the heterozygosity index?

Answer 1

Heterozygosity index:

1. The frequency of heterozygotes in a population for genes is defined as the heterozygosity index.
2. It measures the degree of polymorphism present in a population.
3. High heterozygosity pertains to excessive genetic variability.
4. Low heterozygosity pertains to less genetic variability in a population.