In the Hardy-Weinberg Equation, the Term Q² Refers to the Frequency

question 44

Multiple Choice

In the Hardy-Weinberg equation, the term q² refers to the frequency of:

• A) the recessive allele at a given locus.
• B) the homozygous recessive genotype at a given locus.
• C) the recessive alleles in a given population.
• D) the heterozygotes in a population.
• E) the total alleles in a gene pool.

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