Biology
Allele Hardy Weinberg Frequency
Estimate allele frequencies from a recessive homozygous frequency under Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.
q = √(q²); p = 1 - q
Formula Explanation
When assumptions of Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium hold, the recessive homozygous genotype frequency is q².
Variables Explained
q = Recessive allele frequency; p = Alternative allele frequency.
Solved Example
If q² = 0.09, find q and p.
q = √0.09 = 0.3; p = 1 - 0.3 = 0.7.