A Population Carries Two Alleles for a Trait in Which

question 89

Multiple Choice

A population carries two alleles for a trait in which T is dominant and t is recessive. In the Hardy-Weinberg equation, 2pq represents the

• A) proportion of homozygous dominant individuals.
• B) decrease in heterozygous individuals.
• C) proportion of homozygous recessive individuals.
• D) increase in homozygous individuals.
• E) proportion of heterozygous individuals.

---

Definitions:

Disjunctive

Pertaining to a logical relation involving a choice between two clauses where at least one must be true.

Either Or

A logical proposition or choice implying that one out of two possible options must be selected or is true, excluding simultaneous truth or selection of both.

Disjunctive Conclusion

A logical inference which results from a disjunction in which at least one of the stated alternatives must be true.

Argument

A series of statements structured to establish a position and persuade an audience, consisting of premises leading logically to a conclusion.