Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

The frequency of sickle cell anemia,caused by a homozygous condition (HbsHbs)is approximately 0.0016.The normal condition is also a homozygous condition (HbAHbB).Assuming the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium applies,what is the frequency of the Hbs allele?


A) 0.0004
B) 0.04
C) 0.4
D) 0.9216
E) 0.96

Answer

E