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4a) The frequencies of alleles A and B in a pool of gametes are A= B=...

4a) The frequencies of alleles A and B in a pool of gametes are A= B= 0.5. The gametes randomly unite to form 200 zygotes. What are the numbers of each genotype among the zygotes? (5 pts)

b) As these zygotes develop into adults, 92% of individuals with genotype AA, and 80% of individuals with genotype BB were captured and killed by a predator because they were too slow. Does the surviving population of adults appear to be in HW equilibrium? (17pts)

c) Now assume that the surviving adults mate randomly to form 200 zygotes. Does this next generation of zygotes appear to be in HW equilibrium? (5pts)

d) What is the moral of the story? (5pts)

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