Question

Within a population of rabbits, black fur (B) is dominant over white fur (b). A scientist observes 16% white rabbits on an island. The dominant allele frequency of this population is

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

According to hardyweinberg principle

p+q= 1

P2+2pq+q2=1

given that

Black fur =B =p(dominant allele)

White fur =b =q (recessive allele)

q2=16%

16/100=0.16

q=√0.16

q=0.4

Since p+q=1

P=1-q

P=1-0.4

P=0.6

Therefore the allele frequency for dominant organism Black fur is 0.6