I understand the general assumptions behind the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and the equtions, p+q=1 and p^2 + 2pq + q^2 =1.
What I'm confused is when we deal with sex-linked genes, and the frequency is given for the male population.
For example, if the sex-linked recessive traite is red color blindness and 8% of male population is affected, I get that for male, p=.08 and q=.92. Less than 1% female population is said to be affected and 15% of female are carriers.
To get how much female...
Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium, sex-linked
What I'm confused is when we deal with sex-linked genes, and the frequency is given for the male population.
For example, if the sex-linked recessive traite is red color blindness and 8% of male population is affected, I get that for male, p=.08 and q=.92. Less than 1% female population is said to be affected and 15% of female are carriers.
To get how much female...
Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium, sex-linked