To analyze genetic variation in populations,one approach is to consider the frequency of alleles.When calculating allele frequency for a diploid species,how many copies of a given allele will be present for each gene?
A)1
B)2
C)It depends on the number of chromosomes in the species
D)4
E)It depends on whether the individual is heterozygous or homozygous

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In a diploid species, each individual has two copies of each gene, one inherited from each parent. The number of copies of a given allele present for each gene in an individual depends on whether the individual is heterozygous (two different alleles, so 1 copy of each) or homozygous (two copies of the same allele) for that gene.

To Analyze Genetic Variation in Populations,one Approach Is to Consider