In Hardy-Weinberg's equation i.e., p2 + 2pq + q2 = 1, p-stands for
Correct answer: B. Gene frequency of one allele
- A. None
- B. Gene frequency of one allele
- C. Frequency of whole gene pool
- D. Both (A) and (B)
Explanation
Population geneticists use the letter p to represent the frequency of one allele and the letter q to represent the frequency of the other allele.
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