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B) The frequency of allele A, is 0.3 or 30%. Does this mean that 30% of the individuals in the

population will have an A, phenotype? (1 point)

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Final answer:

No, the frequency of allele A being 0.3 or 30% does not mean that 30% of individuals in the population will have an A phenotype.

Step-by-step explanation:

No, the frequency of allele A being 0.3 or 30% does not mean that 30% of individuals in the population will have an A phenotype. Allele frequency refers to the proportion of a specific allele in a population, relative to all other alleles of that gene present in the population. Phenotype is the physical expression of the genotype, which is determined by the combination of alleles an individual carries. Therefore, the percentage of individuals with a certain phenotype depends on the genotype and its interaction with other factors, not solely on the allele frequency.

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