Contribution to Next Generation
Contribution of offspring to the next generation is known as-
- Fitness
- Adaptive value
- Selective value
- All the above — Correct Answer
Explanation:
Correct Answer: All the above
Fitness, Adaptive Value, and Selective Value are all different names for the same concept — the contribution of individuals (offspring) to the next generation.
Fitness Formula
Fitness (F) = 1 − S = 1 − L
- S = Coefficient of selection
- L = Load
Related Concepts
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fitness / Adaptive Value / Selective Value | Contribution of offspring to the next generation |
| Coefficient of Selection (S) | Measure of reduction in fitness of a genotype |
| Phenotypic Value (P) | Observed value of a trait: P = G + E |
| Genotypic Value (G) | Average phenotypic value of all individuals with same genotype: G = A + D (or G = A + D + I with epistasis) |
| Breeding Value (BV) | Sum of average effects of genes; BV = 2 × Transmitting Ability |
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