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Lesch Nyhan disease is an X-linked recessive disorder that causes neurological damage in human beings. A survey of 500 mates from a caucasion population revealed that 20 were effected with this disorder. What is the frequency of the normal allele in this population?

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Q. Lesch Nyhan disease is an X-linked recessive disorder that causes neurological damage in human beings. A survey of 500 mates from a Caucasian population revealed that 20 were affected with this disorder.

What is the frequency of the normal allele in this population?

Q. Lesch Nyhan disease is an X-linked recessive disorder that causes neurological damage in human beings. A survey of

500

mates from a caucasion population revealed that

20

were effected with this disorder. What is the frequency of the normal allele in this population?

Q. Lesch Nyhan disease is an X-linked recessive disorder that causes neurlological damage in human beings. A survey of 500 males from caucasion population revealed that 20 were effected with this disorder. What is the frequency of the normal allele in this population?

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