medium · MCAT bio-biochem
In a population of 10,000 individuals, a recessive genetic condition is found in 1 out of every 100 people.
Assuming Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, how many individuals are expected to be carriers (heterozygotes) for this condition?
- 900
- 8,100
- 100
- 1,800
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