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If the frequency of an autosomal dominant allele is 0.6. Calculate the frequency of recessive phenotype in a population of 10,000.

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1600
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4000
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1200
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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

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