In a pea population, R controls the flower colour purpleand r controls the flower colour white. In an isolated pea population, there are 36 white flowers and 64 purple flowers. Assuming the population in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, how many of the loci for this gene are occupied by the R allele if 20 of the purple are homozygous dominant?
A. 128
B. 84
C. 56
D. 164
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Mutations in DNA are very common since the human body copies millions of pieces of DNA. A student claims that most of these mutations in DNA are harmful.
Is the claim correct?
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A. Yes. Most mutations stop the cells from functioning properly.
B. Yes. Most mutations are inherited and harm future generations.
C. No. Most mutations are corrected by enzymes in the body before the mutations take effect.
D. No. Most mutations are beneficial.