Zoology-Origin of Life

NEET Zoology Origin of Life MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Easy-Class 12

Consider a diagram that shows a binomial expansion in genetics where p and q represent allele frequencies. Which equation describes the frequency of heterozygous individuals in a population?

Question diagram
A

p^2 + 2pq + q^2 = 1

B

2pq

C

p^2

D

q^2

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

In the Hardy-Weinberg principle, the frequency of heterozygous individuals (Aa) is represented by 2pq.

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