In Peas, a Gene Controls Flower Color Such That R1

Multiple Choice

In peas, a gene controls flower color such that R1 = purple and R2 = white. The purple allele is dominant to the white allele. In an isolated pea patch, there are 36 purple-flowering plants and 64 white-flowering plants. Assuming Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, what is the value of q for this population?

A) 0.36
B) 0.64
C) 0.75
D) 0.80