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

Options

A. `p^(2) `
B. `2pq`
C. `pq`
D. `q^(2)`

Answer

B

Explanation

Hardy-Weinberg principle states that the allele frequencies in a population are stable and remain constant from generation to generation This can be expressed by the equation :
`p^(2) + 2pq + q^(2) = 1 `
or `(p +q)^(2) =1`
Where, `p^(2)` represents frequency of homozygous dominant genotype, 2pq represents the frequency of heterozygous genotype and `q^(2)` represents the frequency of homozygous recessive genotype.
Hence, option (b) is correct