Question 7

(Multiple Choice)

Brachydactyly is a condition caused by an allele dominant to wild-type in humans, in which the fingers and toes are shortened. In a population of 10,000 people, 1,600 are BB, 4,800 are Bb, and 3,600 are bb.
-What is the frequency of the b allele?


A)0.6
B)0.4
C)0.36
D)0.48
E)0.16

Answer