G6PD is estimated to be found in 400 million people globally. In a small isolated community of 354 individuals where the number of males is equal to 200, 50 men were found to be suffering from G6PD. a. What is the gene frequency of the G6PD gene (or q)? b. How many females would you expect to have this genetic disease in the small community? c. How is G6PD inherited?

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G6PD is estimated to be found in 400 million people globally. In a small isolated community of 354 individuals where the number of males is equal to 200, 50 men were found to be suffering from G6PD. a. What is the gene frequency of the G6PD gene (or q)? b. How many females would you expect to have this genetic disease in the small community?  c. How is G6PD inherited?

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