Understanding Population Genetics and Hardy-Weinberg Formula

What percentage of the population in the United States has Rh negative blood?

• 20%

• 16%

• 25%

• 10%

Which antigen is most important in determining Rh positive or negative blood groups?

• Antigen D

• Antigen C

• Antigen B

• Antigen A

In the Hardy-Weinberg formula, what does the term p² represent?

• None of the above

• Homozygous recessive

• Heterozygous

• Homozygous dominant

If q² is 0.16, what is the value of q?

• 0.5

• 0.2

• 0.3

• 0.4

What is the value of p if q is 0.4?

• 0.7

• 0.4

• 0.5

• 0.6

How many students at Whitney High School are expected to be homozygous recessive?

• 960

• 720

• 480

• 320

What is the expected number of heterozygous students at Whitney High School?

• 320

• 480

• 720

• 960

How many students are expected to be homozygous dominant at Whitney High School?

• 480

• 960

• 320

• 720

What is the total number of students expected to be Rh positive?

• 1440

• 1600

• 1280

• 1760

Which two groups make up the Rh positive blood group?

• Homozygous dominant and homozygous recessive

• Heterozygous and homozygous recessive

• None of the above

• Homozygous dominant and heterozygous