Genetic Equilibrium

Real World Example

Imagine trying to keep the temperature in your room exactly the same throughout the day without touching the thermostat. This is similar to genetic equilibrium, where the allele frequencies in a population remain constant over time. Just as maintaining a steady room temperature requires balancing the influences of heat sources and drafts, genetic equilibrium is achieved when factors like mutation, selection, migration, and genetic drift are balanced, ensuring that the genetic "temperature" or allele frequency doesn't change.