Question

In a population with 100 rabbits there are 16 that are albino, with two

recessive genes for albinism. In this population, what is the gene
frequency for the albino allele?
16
16
0.4
0.84

Answer 1

The gene frequency for the albino allele is 16%.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that in a population with 100 rabbits there are 16 that are albino, with two recessive genes for albinism, to determine, in this population, what is the gene frequency for the albino allele, the following calculation must be performed:

16/100 = X

0.16 = X

1 = 100

0.16 = X

0.16 x 100 = X

16 = X

Therefore, the gene frequency for the albino allele is 16%.