If, on Average, 46% of the Loci in a Species

question 57

Multiple Choice

If, on average, 46% of the loci in a species' gene pool are heterozygous, then the average homozygosity of the species should be

• A) 23%.
• B) 46%.
• C) 54%.
• D) There is not enough information to say.

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