menu-iconExamlexExamLexServices

Discover

Ask a Question
  1. All Topics
  2. Topic
    Biology
  3. Study Set
    Biology Exploring Study Set 1
  4. Exam
    Exam 17: Microevolution: Changes Within Populations
  5. Question
    There Are Two Alleles for a Gene in a Population
Solved

There Are Two Alleles for a Gene in a Population

Question 15

Question 15

Multiple Choice

There are two alleles for a gene in a population, and the frequency of the dominant allele (p) is 0.50. What is the frequency of the recessive allele (q) ?


A) 0.05
B) 0.25
C) 0.50
D) 0.75

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Q10: Match the Hardy-Weinberg factor with the correct

Q11: In an unchanging environment, a well-adapted population

Q12: Match the Hardy-Weinberg factor with the correct

Q13: A population bottleneck results in decreased genetic

Q16: If individuals move from one population to

Q18: Which of the following is NOT a

Q19: Choose the most appropriate letter for each.<br>-q<sup>2</sup><br>A)a

Q19: Mutations are random and create genetic novelty.

Q20: What is the founder effect a type

Q41: How does gene flow introduce novel genetic

Examlex

ExamLex

About UsContact UsPerks CenterHomeschoolingTest Prep

Work With Us

Campus RepresentativeInfluencers

Links

FaqPricingChrome Extension

Download The App

Get App StoreGet Google Play

Policies

Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceHonor CodeCommunity Guidelines

Scan To Download

qr-code

Copyright © (2026) ExamLex LLC.

Privacy PolicyTerms Of ServiceHonor CodeCommunity Guidelines