If the frequency of an autosomal dominant allele is 0.6. Calculate the frequency of recessive phenotype in a population of 10,000.
A
1600
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B
4000
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C
1200
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D
1000
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Solution
The correct option is A 1600 P = 0.6 q = 1 - 0.6 = 0.4 This implies that, in 100 individuals, 16 are of recessive phenotype. Therefore in 10,000 individuals, number of recessive phenotype (16100)×10,000=1600