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In the formula for determining a population's genotype frequencies, the "pq" 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



Answer :

The correct option is (D) Heterzygotes have two alleles

What does pq in Hardy-Weinberg's mean?

  • To ascertain whether a population is in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, researchers must observe it for at least two generations.
  • When the allele frequencies are the same in both population generations, Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium is present.
  • The Hardy-Weinberg equation is used to determine genotype frequencies and is written as p2 + 2pq + q2 = 1.
  • The homozygous dominant genotype (AA) frequency is represented by "p2," the heterozygous genotype (Aa), by "2pq," and the homozygous recessive genotype, by "q2" (aa).

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