Calculate the allele frequencies

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The cystic fibrosis allele is recessive. The frequency of cystic fibrosis is 0.000484, or about one in 2000 people. Calculate the allele frequencies.

What portion of people are carriers (heterozygous) for cystic fibrosis?

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