Suppose a Population of Shorthorn Cattle Has Only Two Alleles

question 36

Multiple Choice

Suppose a population of shorthorn cattle has only two alleles (R and r) at a locus. If the frequency of R is 0.37, what is the frequency of r?

• A) 0.37
• B) 0.63
• C) 0.77
• D) 0.82

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