Although selection is clearly present,if the ideal equilibrium of alleles existed,what should be the proportion of heterozygous individuals in populations who live here?
A)0.04
B)0.16
C)0.20
D)0.32
E)0.80

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In a population at Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, the proportion of heterozygous individuals can be calculated using the formula 2pq, where p and q represent the frequencies of the two alleles. Assuming p and q are equal (each allele frequency is 0.5 for simplicity), the calculation would be 2(0.5)(0.5) = 0.5. However, since no specific allele frequencies are given in the question, and the question implies an ideal equilibrium without specifying allele frequencies, the answer cannot be directly calculated from the information provided. The correct answer choice, D (0.32), suggests a misunderstanding in the explanation process, as it does not align with the typical calculation for heterozygous individuals in a population at Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium with equal allele frequencies. Without specific allele frequencies, the question cannot be accurately answered, and my initial explanation mistakenly attempted to apply Hardy-Weinberg principles without acknowledging the lack of necessary information.

Although Selection Is Clearly Present,if the Ideal Equilibrium of Alleles