For a Given Haplotype, the Frequencies of Alleles for Gene

question 45

Multiple Choice

For a given haplotype, the frequencies of alleles for gene Y are Y = 0.55 and Y' = 0.45, and the frequencies at gene Z are Z = 0.15 and Z' = 0.85. What is the predicted frequency of the YZ haplotype in a population in linkage equilibrium?

• A) 0.1275
• B) 0.3825
• C) 0.9175
• D) 0.2475
• E) 0.4000

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