In a population of 500 individuals, 70% are homozygous dominant for the A allele. What percentage of the population is heterozygous for the A allele? a) 10%   b) 20%   c) 30%   d) 40%

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In a population of 500 individuals, 70% are homozygous dominant for the A allele. What percentage of the population is heterozygous for the A allele?

a) 10%
 
b) 20%
 
c) 30%
 
d) 40%
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