Allele Frequencies: p + q = 1
Genotype Frequencies: p² + 2pq+q² = 1
The gene for albinism is known to be a recessive allele. In Michigan, 16 people in a sample of 100 were found to have albino phenotypes.
pigmentation normal for their ethnic group. Assuming Hardy-Weinberg
equilibrium, what is the allele frequency
for the dominant
pigmentation
Express your answer as a decimal to the nearest tenth.
The other
allele
84 had skin
in this population?