7. Red blood cells can possess a surface antigen called the Rhesus (Rh) factor. Rh+ (presence of the factor) is dominant over Rh (absence). A village of population 400 was sampled and the frequency of the allele coding for Rht was found to be 0.356. a) Determine the number of individuals in the village who will be Rh b) Determine the probability of being heterozygous

7. Red blood cells can possess a surface antigen called the Rhesus (Rh) factor. Rh+ (presence of the factor) is dominant over Rh (absence). A village of population 400 was sampled and the frequency of the allele coding for Rht was found to be 0.356. a) Determine the number of individuals in the village who will be Rh b) Determine the probability of being heterozygous

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter21: Microevolution: Genetic Changes Within Populations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8TYK: If the genotype frequencies in a population are 0.60 AA, 0.20 Aa, and 0.20 aa, and if the...

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