Gce Model Questions Vol1 2025 Biology Question 44

Practice objective / multiple choice question 44 from the 2025 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2025 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 44 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2025 • BIOLOGY • objective

In a population the frequency of the recessive allele a that causes a genetic disorder is 0.01. Assuming Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, calculate (i) the expected proportion of carriers (heterozygotes) in the population, expressed as a percentage to one decimal place, and (ii) the probability that a child will be affected if both parents are known carriers.

Answer Options

A. 1.0% and 25%
B. 4.0% and 25%
C. 2.0% and 50%
Correct Answer D. 2.0% and 25%
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
2.0% and 25%

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2025 Biology Question 44. It is one of the objective questions from the 2025 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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