In a Hardy-Weinberg Population with Two Alleles, a and A

question 36

Multiple Choice

In a Hardy-Weinberg population with two alleles, A and a, that are in equilibrium, the frequency of allele a is 0.2. What is the percentage of the population that is heterozygous for this allele?

• A) 0.2
• B) 2.0
• C) 4.0
• D) 16.0
• E) 32.0

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Definitions:

Surplus

A situation where the quantity of a good or service supplied exceeds the quantity demanded at a given price, often leading to price reductions.

Demand Schedules

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Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services supplied and demanded at the equilibrium price, where supply and demand curves intersect.

Surplus

A situation where the quantity of a good or service supplied exceeds the quantity demanded at the current price; often leads to price reductions.