(a)
To determine: The percentage of the heterozygous carrier in a population.
Introduction: According to Hardy Weinberg equilibrium, the genotype and allelic frequencies of a population will remain constant from generation to generation under special circumstances. The Hardy Weinberg equilibrium is possible in the situations of large
(b)
To determine: The percentage of the heterozygous carrier in a population in the case of autosomal recessive mutation.
Introduction: As mentioned in the concept introduction part (a).
(c)
To determine: The percentage of the heterozygous carrier in a population if q2=0.09
Introduction: As mentioned in the concept introduction part (a).
(d)
To determine: The percentage of the heterozygous carrier in a population if q2=0.01
Introduction: As mentioned in the concept introduction part (a).
(e)
To determine: The percentage of the heterozygous carrier in a population if q2=0.10
Introduction: As mentioned in the concept introduction part (a).
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