Three genotypes were observed at the S locus in a chicken population. In a sample of...

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Three genotypes were observed at the S locus in a chickenpopulation. In a sample of 1,120 chickens, the three genotypesoccurred in the following numbers. (Please restrict everyanswer to 4 decimal places)

                 GenotypeSS            Ss             ss

                 Number700          330          90

a.   Calculate the observed allele frequencies

b.   Assuming random mating, calculate the estimatedgenotypic frequencies under Hardy Weinberg equilibrium

c.   Use Chi-Square to determine whether or not thispopulation is in Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium.

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