Allele frequencies in a population in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium are and . In a population of individuals, how many are expected to be heterozygous?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A.
- Step 1: Heterozygote frequency .
- Step 2: Number .
Answer
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Why not the others: : uses instead of . : is the number of homozygous recessive individuals. : is the number of homozygous dominant individuals.
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