Question

Which expression represents the frequency of the homozygous recessive genotype according to the Hardy Weinberg equation?

• A. $p^2$
• B. 2pq
• C. $q^2$
• D. q

Answer 1

The correct option is C

$q^2$

Hardy Weinberg equation says, $p^2+2pq+q^2=1$, where $q^2$ is the frequency of homozygous recessive gene.