In a Hardy-Weinberg Population with Two Alleles, a and A

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Multiple Choice

In a Hardy-Weinberg population with two alleles, A and a, that are in equilibrium, the frequency of the allele a is 0.3. What is the frequency of individuals that are homozygous for this allele?

• A) 0.09
• B) 0.49
• C) 0.9
• D) 9.0

Explain the concept and application of molecular clocks in dating evolutionary divergences.

Understand the structure of taxonomic classifications from species to phyla.

Identify and explain the use of specific traits in constructing and understanding phylogenies.

Describe the impact of evolutionary mechanisms, such as mutation and gene flow, on genetic variation and lineage divergence.

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