Question

The frequency of the red eyes (p allele) in fruit flies is 63% what is the frequency of the white eye allele (9 allele)?

37%

47%

57%

23%

Answer 1

37%

Explanation:

Answer 2

`q = 37\%`

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 = 1 - 63\%`

`q = 37\%`