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The frequency of the red eyes (p allele) in fruit flies is 63% what is the frequency of the white eye allele (q allele)?

Verified Answer :

That would be about 25%

Answer:

Answer:  37%




Explanation:  Step-by-step explanation:


Given

Red Eyes


P=63%


Required


Determine Frequency of White Eyes (q)


In probability;


p+q=1


Make q the subject


Q=1-P


Substitute 63% for p

Q=1OO-63%

Q=37%



Given


Red Eyes





Required


Determine Frequency of White Eyes (q)



In probability;





Make q the subject





Substitute 63% for p