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Definition of Random mating

Random mating: Totally haphazard mating with no regard to the genetic makeup (genotype) of the mate so that any sperm has an equal chance of fertilizing any egg. This rarely, if ever, occurs but the concept is important in population genetics. Also called panmixus.


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