The A¹ allele Mutates into the A² Allele at a Rate

question 54

Multiple Choice

The A¹ allele mutates into the A² allele at a rate of 4 × 10^-5 and the A² allele mutates into the A¹ allele at a rate of 1 × 10^-5. Assuming no other evolutionary forces are at work, the frequency of the A² allele will eventually be:

• A) 0.8.
• B) 0.2.
• C) 0.5.
• D) 0.25.
• E) 1.0.

---

Definitions:

Personality Tests

Assessments designed to measure and evaluate individual personality traits and characteristics.

Research Findings

Results or conclusions drawn from systematically conducting research studies, experiments, or observations.

Self-Esteem

The subjective evaluation of one's own worth or the degree to which one values, approves of, appreciates, or likes oneself.

Feelings of Self-Worth

The perception of one's own value or worth as a person, often associated with self-esteem and self-respect.