(p + q)^2 = p^2 + 2pq + q^2 = 1 represents an equation used in
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10/01/2022 4:25 pm
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(p + q)2 = p2 + 2pq + q2 = 1 represents an equation used in
(a) Population genetics
(b) Mendelian genetics
(c) Biometrics
(d) Molecular genetics
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10/01/2022 4:27 pm
Correct answer: (a) Population genetics
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(p + q)2 = p2 + 2pq + q2 = 1 represents an equation used in population genetics.
Above equation is known as Hardy-Weinberg principle in which
p2 - Dominant homozygous
2pq - Heterozygous
q2 - Recessive homozygous
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