In a Certain Population, 40 of Every 1,000 Births Results

question 72

Multiple Choice

In a certain population, 40 of every 1,000 births results in an individual that suffers from cystic fibrosis.What is the allele frequency for the recessive allele that causes cystic fibrosis?

• A) 0.004
• B) 0.02
• C) 0.2
• D) 0.4
• E) 0.8

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