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In Hardy-Weinberg equation, the frequency of heterozygous individual is represented by:

A $q^{2}$
B $p^{2}$
C $2 pq$
D $pq$

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In the equation p^{2} + 2 pq + q^{2} = 1 : p^{2} : Frequency of homozygous dominant individuals. q^{2} : Frequency of homozygous recessive individuals. 2 pq : Frequency of heterozygous individuals.

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In Hardy-Weinberg equation, the frequency of heterozygous individual is represented by:

A

q^{2}

B

p^{2}

C

2 pq

D

pq

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