Given the Allele Frequency for a Gene in Population a Is

question 19

Multiple Choice

Given the allele frequency for a gene in population A is 0.3 and the frequency for the same allele in population B is 0.5 and that 25 individuals from A migrate to and mate randomly with the 475 individuals in population B,what is the new allele frequency (PC) in the conglomerate?

• A) 0.052
• B) 0.2
• C) 0.8
• D) 0.49

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