Question

question 10 of 10
hamsters can have a variety of colors, including golden and black. the allele
for golden fur (g) is dominant over the allele for black fur (g). the table
shows the genotypes and phenotypes for a small population of hamsters.

what is the frequency of the golden phenotype?

a. 13/50
b. 13/38
c. 37/50
d. 13/38
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Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total number of hamsters

Total number of hamsters = \(12 + 25+13=50\)

Step2: Calculate number of golden - phenotyped hamsters

Number of golden - phenotyped hamsters = \(12 + 25 = 37\)

Step3: Calculate the frequency of the golden phenotype

Frequency=\(\frac{\text{Number of golden - phenotyped hamsters}}{\text{Total number of hamsters}}=\frac{37}{50}\)

Answer:

C. 37/50