The phenylthiocarbamide "taster" allele is denoted PAV and the "nontaster" allele AVI. Heterozygous genotypes are almost all tasters. The frequency of nontasters is low in West Africa but high in India. Based on this information, which allele is expected to be more common in India?
A)PAV allele
B)S allele
C)A allele
D)PiZ allele
E)AVI allele

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The information given states that the frequency of nontasters is high in India, which means that the AVI allele is more common in India than the PAV allele. Therefore, choice E (AVI allele) is the best answer.

The Phenylthiocarbamide "Taster" Allele Is Denoted PAV and the "Nontaster