What is the frequncy of the recessive allele and what is the probability a couple are both carriers assuming random mating?

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Q: Albinism is rare in most human populations, occurring at a frequency of about 1 in 20,000 people.…

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Q: S values Model S11 = 0.2, S12 = 0.3, S22 = 0 S11 = 0, S12 = 0, S22 = 0.2, µ = 0.3 S11 = 0, S12 =…

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Q: Tay-Sachs disease is a recessive genetic disease. Individuals with this disease rarely survive past…

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Q: A mutation produces a new beneficial dominant allele.  Which of the following statements is false…

A: Mutation   Any changes in the DNA from its originality is known as mutation.

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Mitochondrial Mutations

A mitochondrion is a cellular organelle that serves as the site for cellular respiration and energy production (ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate). It is a double-membrane-bound organelle and is only present in eukaryotic cells.