Albinism (white fur) in lions is caused by a deletion mutation in the OCAl allel

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Albinism (white fur) in lions is caused by a deletion mutation in the OCAl allele. Individuals with a homozygous recessive allele combination appear as a white coat color. A population in Sahara Desert had 15 albino individuals and 57 normal lions. The population in South Africa had 0 albino individuals and 159 normally colored lions. What is the frequency of the albino allele in each population? Show your work. Calculate your answer to 4 decimal places. 3. Frequency of albino allele in Sahara Desert pop: (3 pts.) (3 pts.) 4. Frequency of albino allele in Toronto pop:

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3] Frequency of albino allele in sahara desert population is

Albino individuals= 15

Normal lions = 57

Frequency of albino allele in sahara desert population is = albino individuals /Total individuals X 100

= 15/72 X100

= 20.83333 %

Frequency of albino allele in Toranto population is

Albino individuals= 0

Normal lions = 159

Frequency of albino allele in Toronto population is = albino individuals /Total individuals X 100

= 0/159 X100

=0 %

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