Assume that the mutation rate for a given gene is 1 * 10-6 mutations per generation. For that gene, how many mutations would be expected if 500 million sperm are examined?

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Tucker Bridges

19 January, 19:37

Assume that the mutation rate for a given gene is 1 * 10-6 mutations per generation. For that gene, how many mutations would be expected if 500 million sperm are examined?

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Kevin Flores · Answer 1

500

Explanation:

Mutation rate is largely known as changes that occur in the frequency of a particular gene over an extended period of time

So given that;

the mutation rate of a particular gene = 1 * 10⁻⁶

The expected mutations after 500 million sperm are examined will be:

= (1 * 10⁻⁶) * (500,000,000)

= 500

Thus, The expected mutations = 500