MDCAT Biology MCQ #3640

A population has a high frequency of a particular allele. What can be inferred about this allele?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #3640

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A population has a high frequency of a particular allele. What can be inferred about this allele?

    • A) It is deleterious and will be selected against
    • B) It is neutral and has no effect on fitness
    • C) It is beneficial and has been selected for
    • D) It is a new mutation and has not yet been selected for

    Answer: It is beneficial and has been selected for

    Explanation: High frequency allele is likely beneficial