Chapter 12.4, Problem 3MC

Summary Introduction

Toexplain:

The components and meaning of the equation ${\text{p}}^{\text{2}}\text{+}\text{2pq}\text{+}{\text{q}}^{\text{2}}\text{=}\text{1}$.

Concept Introduction:

Hardy-Weinberg law stated that the frequencies of allele and gene cannot change from one generation to another. This law depends upon genotype and allele frequencies. Genotype frequency can be calculated by the number of individuals with their genotype that is divided by an entire number of the population.