In Peas, a Gene Controls Flower Color Such That R1

question 51

Multiple Choice

In peas, a gene controls flower color such that R1 = purple and R2 = white. The purple allele is dominant to the white allele. In an isolated pea patch, there are 36 purple-flowering plants and 64 white-flowering plants. Assuming Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, what is the value of q for this population?

• A) 0.36
• B) 0.64
• C) 0.75
• D) 0.80