At Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, the frequency of heterozygotes is greatest when ____.
Correct answer C. p = q = 0.5
Explanation
Heterozygote frequency 2pq reaches its maximum value of 0.5 when both alleles are equally common, p = q = 0.5. As one allele becomes rare, 2pq falls.
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