Applying Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. For instance, a trait is caused by the homozygous state of a gene that is recessive and autosomal. 9% of individuals are expressing the phenotype. What is the percentage of individuals that are heterozygous?

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Applying Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. For instance, a trait is caused by the homozygous state of a gene that is recessive and autosomal. 9% of individuals are expressing the phenotype. What is the percentage of individuals that are heterozygous?

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