In the Formula for Determining a Population's Genotype Frequencies, the "2

question 55

Multiple Choice

In the formula for determining a population's genotype frequencies, the "2" in the term 2pq is necessary because ________.

• A) the population is diploid
• B) heterozygotes can come about in two ways
• C) the population is doubling in number
• D) heterozygotes have two alleles

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