The Recessive Phenotype of a Trait Occurs in 20% of a Population.There

question 27

Multiple Choice

The recessive phenotype of a trait occurs in 20% of a population.There are no selection pressures affecting this trait.What would be the expected frequency of the heterozygote genotype after six generations of continued non-selection?

• A)0.2
• B)0.306
• C)0.447
• D)0.494
• E)0.553

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