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STANDARD Zoology Hardy-Weinberg Principle MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
(p + q)² = p² + 2pq + q² = 1 represents an equation used in
A
Population genetics
B
Mendelian genetics
C
Biometrics
D
Molecular genetics
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
(p + q)² = p² + 2pq + q² = 1 represents an equation used in population genetics according to the Hardy-Weinberg principle. p² represents the frequency of the dominant homozygous genotype, q² represents the frequency of the recessive homozygous genotype, and 2pq represents the frequency of the heterozygous genotype.
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