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If eight alleles exist in a population, what is the maximum number of copies an unaffected individual is expected to have?

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If there are eight alleles that exist in a population, there are 4 pairs with different combinations that will be possible. The maximum number of copies will be solved using
(3 x 6P2) x 4 = 360
There will be a maximum of 360 copies an unaffected individual is expected to have.
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