Heterozygosity Calculator
Introduction & Importance
Heterozygosity is a fundamental concept in genetics, measuring the genetic diversity within a population. Understanding how to calculate heterozygosity is crucial for geneticists, evolutionary biologists, and conservationists…
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the frequencies of two alleles in a population.
- Click the ‘Calculate’ button.
- View the heterozygosity value and chart below.
Formula & Methodology
The heterozygosity (H) of a population can be calculated using the formula: H = 1 – ∑p2, where p represents the frequency of each allele in the population…
Learn more: NCBI – Heterozygosity and Inbreeding, Britannica – Heterozygosity