Question

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

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

That would be about 25%