Question

question 36 of 50
a trait has two alleles, which are represented by p and q. if p = 0.19, what is q?
a. 0.56
b. 0.19
c. 0.44
d. 0.81

Explanation:

Step1: Use the Hardy - Weinberg equation

In the Hardy - Weinberg equilibrium, \(p + q=1\), where \(p\) and \(q\) are the frequencies of two alleles of a trait.

Step2: Solve for \(q\)

Given \(p = 0.19\), substitute into the equation \(q=1 - p\). So \(q = 1-0.19\).

Step3: Calculate the value of \(q\)

\(q=0.81\)

Answer:

D. 0.81