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28 January, 08:52

1. If the frequency of two alleles in a gene pool is 90% A and 10% a, what is the frequency of individuals in the population with the genotype Aa?

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  1. 28 January, 08:53
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    Answer: 0.18

    Explanation:

    For the alleles, the percentage distribution of each is 'A' (90% = 0.9)

    While 'a' (10% = 0.1)

    Hence, 0.9 and 0.1 are the respective frequencies of each allele

    Now, apply Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium equation, where heterozygotes are represented by the 2pq term.

    Therefore, the number of heterozygous individuals (Aa) is equal to 2pq which equals

    2 * 0.9 * 0.1 = 0.18

    Thus, the frequency of heterozygote is 0.18, while the percentage distribution in the population is 18%
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