If, on average, 46% of the loci in a species' gene pool are heterozygous, then t

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Garrulous

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on: Jul 9, 2013

If, on average, 46% of the loci in a species' gene pool are heterozygous, then the average homozygosity of the species should be
A) 23%.
B) 46%.
C) 54%.
D) There is not enough information to say.

Hawke

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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2013

Hello

C is the answer.

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