In a population of 2000 ladybugs at equilibrium, there are 1120 ladybugs with eight spots (SS), 30 with six spots (Ss), and 850 with four spots (ss). If random mating were to occur within the ladybug population, with no mutations, gene flow, or natural selection taking place, what would you expect the frequency of q to be in the next generation?

In a population of 2000 ladybugs at equilibrium, there are 1120 ladybugs with eight spots (SS), 30 with six spots (Ss), and 850 with four spots (ss). If random mating were to occur within the ladybug population, with no mutations, gene flow, or natural selection taking place, what would you expect the frequency of q to be in the next generation?

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Michael Cummings

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Chapter19: Population Genetics And Human Evolution

Section: Chapter Questions

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