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Title: In a population of cattle, the following color distribution was noted: 36 percent red (RR), 48 ...
Post by: mynx on Mar 26, 2020

Question 1

In a population that meets the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium assumptions, 81 percent of the individuals are homozygous for a recessive allele. What percentage of the individuals would be expected to be heterozygous for this locus in the next generation?

Question 2

In a population of cattle, the following color distribution was noted: 36 percent red (RR), 48 percent roan (Rr), and 16 percent white (rr). Is this population in a Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium? What will be the distribution of genotypes in the next generation if the Hardy-Weinberg assumptions are met?

Title: In a population of cattle, the following color distribution was noted: 36 percent red (RR), 48 ...
Post by: mcarey591 on Mar 26, 2020

Answer 1

18 percent

Answer 2

Yes, it is in equilibrium. The distribution will be the same in the next generation.