Genetic equilibrium

In theory, genetic equilibrium is a state in which a population is not evolving.

Assumptions For Genetic Equilibrium

 * No gene mutations
 * Large population size
 * Isolated population (away from other populations of the same species)
 * Gene of interest has no effect on survival or reproduction
 * Mating is random

Rarely, if ever, do all five conditions prevail at the same time in nature. Gene mutation is infrequent but inevitable. Three processes may drive a population away from genetic equilibrium--natural selection, gene flow, and genetic drift.

Deer and mice have high amounts of genetic equilibrium.

When a population has reached genetic equilibrium, that means that the species will stop evolving and will stay in its present form.

Genetic Equilibrium: When a Gene pool is no longer creating new genes to keep the certain species from evolving anymore than they already have. Your Boy Dan V. Compare to: Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium