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kaheart [24]
3 years ago
9

An article in the Los Angeles Times (Dec. 3, 1993) reports that 1 in 200 people carry the defective gene that causes inherited c

olon cancer. In a sample of 1000 individuals, what is the approximate distribution of the number who carry this gene
Biology
1 answer:
Alborosie3 years ago
6 0

Answer: 5

Explanation:

Since 1 out of 200 people carry the defective gene that causes inherited colon cancer.

In a sample of 1000 individuals, we say

1 = 200

y = 1000

cross multiply

y x 200 = 1000 x 1

200y = 1000

y = 1000/200

y = 5

Thus, in a sample of 1000 individuals, approximately 5 will be carriers

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