In a Population of Mendel's Garden Peas, the Frequency of the Dominant

question 30

Multiple Choice

In a population of Mendel's garden peas, the frequency of the dominant A (yellow flower) allele is 80%. Let p represent the frequency of the A allele and q represent the frequency of the a allele. Assuming that the population is in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, what are the genotype frequencies?

• A)64% AA, 32% Aa, 4% aa
• B)50% AA, 25% Aa, 25% aa
• C)16% AA, 40% Aa, 44% aa
• D)75% AA, 15% Aa, 10% aa
• E)80% AA, 10% Aa, 10% aa

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Definitions:

Genetic Bases

The underlying genetic makeup that contributes to the physical and behavioral characteristics of an organism.

Individual Differences

Variations among individuals in their psychological traits, behaviors, and processes.

Functional Units

Components or parts of a system, device, or organism that perform specific roles or functions within the larger structure.

Heredity

The genetic transmission of characteristics from parents to offspring.