If an Allele Is Found at a Frequency of 0

question 31

Multiple Choice

If an allele is found at a frequency of 0.8 in a population that is in Hardy- Weinberg equilibrium, and an individual is heterozygous for that allele, what is the probability they will pass on that allele to their offspring?

• A) 0.2
• B) 0.64
• C) 0.8
• D) 0.5

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