If the genome-wide Fst for humans globally is 0.11, do you think this locus is currently or has been under selection in the past? If so, what type of selection?

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The gene SLC24A5 is a key part of the melanin expression pathway, which contributes to skin and hair pigmentation. A SNP that is strongly associated with lighter
skin pigment in Europe is rs1426654. The SNP has two alleles, A (darker skin) and G (light skin).
fG=100% in Utah European-Americans, 62% in Mexico, 41% in Puerto Rico, 19% African-Americans in Charleston, SC.
Calculate FST at this locus.
If the genome-wide Fst for humans globally is 0.11, do you think this locus is currently or has been under selection in the past? If so, what type of selection?
Transcribed Image Text:The gene SLC24A5 is a key part of the melanin expression pathway, which contributes to skin and hair pigmentation. A SNP that is strongly associated with lighter skin pigment in Europe is rs1426654. The SNP has two alleles, A (darker skin) and G (light skin). fG=100% in Utah European-Americans, 62% in Mexico, 41% in Puerto Rico, 19% African-Americans in Charleston, SC. Calculate FST at this locus. If the genome-wide Fst for humans globally is 0.11, do you think this locus is currently or has been under selection in the past? If so, what type of selection?
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