Question

is it possible to calculate allele frequency for novel variation found? if possible how it could be done? Thanks

Answer 1

The frequency of the recessive allele. Answer: Since we believe that the homozygous recessive for this gene (q2) represents 4% (i.e. = 0.04), the square root (q) is 0.2 (20%).

The frequency of the dominant allele. Answer: Since q = 0.2, and p + q = 1, then p = 0.8 (80%).

The frequency of heterozygous individuals.