In the Hardy-Weinberg equation p 2 + 2pq + q 2 = 1, the term 2pq represents the frequency of:

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In the Hardy-Weinberg equation p2 + 2pq + q2 = 1, the term 2pq represents the frequency of:

Answer: heterozygous individuals.

Correct answer: B. heterozygous individuals

Explanation: In the Hardy-Weinberg expansion, p2 is the homozygous dominant frequency, q2 the homozygous recessive, and 2pq the heterozygotes.

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