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In a Hardy -Weinberg population, the frequency of allele A of gene Aa is 0.4. What is the frequency of allele a?

A

0.6

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B

0.48

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C

0.16

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D

0.36

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Solution

The correct option is A
0.6

In Hardy – Weinberg equation p + q = 1

According to question, p = 0.4 hence q = 0.6

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