There are 300 individuals in sample group #1 taken from population X.How many total alleles for the trait in question are present in the sample group,assuming the trait is controlled by a single codominant gene?
A) 150
B) 300
C) 600
D) 900
E) 1200

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Since the trait is controlled by a single codominant gene, each individual in the sample group would have two alleles for the trait. Therefore, the total number of alleles in the sample group would be 2 x 300 = 600.

There Are 300 Individuals in Sample Group #1 Taken from Population