Which of the Following Statements Best Explains the Need for the "2

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best explains the need for the "2" in the 2pq term in the Hardy-Weinberg equation?

• A) The population is diploid.
• B) Heterozygotes can come about in two ways.
• C) The population is doubling in number.
• D) Heterozygotes have two alleles.

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