In the Hardy-Weinberg Equation, the Term Q² Refers to the Frequency

question 1

Multiple Choice

In the Hardy-Weinberg equation, the term q² refers to the frequency of ____.

• A)a recessive allele of a given locus
• B)a homozygous recessive genotype at a given locus
• C)all recessive alleles in a population
• D)a heterozygous genotype at a given locus
• E)a homozygous dominant genotype at a given locus

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