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A hypothetical population has two alleles for an "T" gene: T and t.
In a random sample of 50 diploid zygotes (for a total of
alleles), the following genotypes were found: 15 TT, 25 Tt,
and 10 tt.
What is the frequency of the heterozygous genotype?
O A. 0.50
O B. 0.55
O C. 0.45
O D.0.20
Transcribed Image Text:A hypothetical population has two alleles for an "T" gene: T and t. In a random sample of 50 diploid zygotes (for a total of alleles), the following genotypes were found: 15 TT, 25 Tt, and 10 tt. What is the frequency of the heterozygous genotype? O A. 0.50 O B. 0.55 O C. 0.45 O D.0.20
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