« previous next »

Author Question: In a Hardy-Weinberg population with two alleles, A and a, that are in equilibriu (Read 3334 times)

Garrulous

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 686
on: Jul 9, 2013
In a Hardy-Weinberg population with two alleles, A and a, that are in equilibrium, the frequency of allele a is 0.2. What is the percentage of the population that is heterozygous for this allele?
A) 0.2
B) 2.0
C) 4.0
D) 16.0
E) 32.0


Hawke

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 679
Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2013
Hello

E is the answer.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Automated pill dispensing systems have alarms to alert patients when the correct dosing time has arrived. Most systems work with many varieties of medications, so patients who are taking a variety of drugs can still be in control of their dose regimen.

Did you know?

Egg cells are about the size of a grain of sand. They are formed inside of a female's ovaries before she is even born.

Did you know?

On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.

Did you know?

According to animal studies, the typical American diet is damaging to the liver and may result in allergies, low energy, digestive problems, and a lack of ability to detoxify harmful substances.

Did you know?

Complications of influenza include: bacterial pneumonia, ear and sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic conditions such as asthma, congestive heart failure, or diabetes.

Population predictions for 2000–2050, using three different total fertility rates ( Population predictions for 2000–2050, using three different total fertility rates (
Population Interactions and Communities Population Interactions and Communities
Epidemiologists look for the causes of disease, such as toxic waste and industrial pollution, at the Epidemiologists look for the causes of disease, such as toxic waste and industrial pollution, at the
Cotton Production and Slave Population, 1800–1860 Cotton Production and Slave Population, 1800–1860
Limiting factors restrain population growth Limiting factors restrain population growth
Application of the Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium Application of the Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium
Video: Atrophy

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library