Question

We observed a condition in a few the lorida panthers (Puma concolor where their tail has a kink in it. After observing a large number of panthers, we would like to have an estimate for how common this condition is . In this exercise we do have to make some big assumptions, but can still provide us with some preliminary information. Our assumptions are: (1) the kinked tail is caused by a recessive allele, where normal tail is caused by the healthy dominant allele, and (2) we are making the assumption the population is in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium for the traits Table 4. Number of normal and kinked tails in Florida panthers (Puma concolor cer), as estimated by field observations Tail shape Numbers Normal tail 276 Kinked tail 281 TOTAI Using the values from the tables above, we can assume that five (5) panthers has the tt genotype Assuming the population is in Harc)-Weinberg equilibrium, what is the allele frequency for the allele causin g the kinked tail? How many of the Normal tailed panthers wouldyou estimate to be carriers of the recessive allele?

Answer 1

s O 0278 2 8) 1- ニ C1-0.133 y) = 0.8666 Henie ele ί.e Tt genotype : О. 2312 So, N°.ơf (eri ) (0.2312) Panthers -64.969 :

Answer: A) F(t) = 0.1334, F(T) = 0.8666

B) 65 Panthers

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