In a Certain Population, the Allele Causing Sickle Cell Anemia

question 70

Multiple Choice

In a certain population, the allele causing sickle cell anemia has an allele frequency of 0.2. If the population is in genetic equilibrium for this allele, what fraction of the population would be carriers for the allele (heterozygous individuals) ?

• A) 0.24
• B) 0.32
• C) 0.42
• D) 0.48
• E) 0.80

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