After investigating a population, a biologist determined that 16% of the population exhibited the recessive trait. Based on this information, what frquency of individuals in the population are likely heterozygous for the trait? 0.16, 0.36, or 0.48

After investigating a population, a biologist determined that 16% of the population exhibited the recessive trait. Based on this information, what frquency of individuals in the population are likely heterozygous for the trait? 0.16, 0.36, or 0.48

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Sexual reproduction produces distinct population variations. Heredity determines the traits and qualities to be passed down to the progeny. Over time, this variation within-species is also affected by the process of human evolution. The study of how genetic variation leads to evolutionary changes is known as genetic evolution. If a trait helps an organism to survive and reproduce, it is more likely to be passed down the generations. It is rare that such traits result in a completely distinct set of traits in descendants than the ancestral population; this can result in the emergence of a new species.

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