Asked by Loraine Cueba Gomez on May 31, 2024
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If all of the alleles of a given locus are the same in a population, then what is the frequency of that allele?
A) 0.1
B) 1.0
C) 10.0
D) 100.0
E) 1000.0
Allele Frequency
Allele frequency refers to how common an allele is in a population, expressed as a proportion or percentage of all alleles for a given gene in the population.
- Comprehend the fundamental principles of allele and genotype distributions in populations.
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Tabatha ParrentJun 07, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
When all of the alleles of a given locus are the same in a population, it means the allele is fixed and its frequency is 1.0, indicating it is present in 100% of the population.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the fundamental principles of allele and genotype distributions in populations.
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