Genes Abc and Def Have a High Average Cotransduction Frequency

question 2

Multiple Choice

Genes abc and def have a high average cotransduction frequency.Genes abc and xyz have a very low average cotransduction frequency.What is the best explanation for this difference?

• A)The genes abc and def are much closer to each other on the chromosome.
• B)The genes abc and def must share a higher degree of sequence similarity.
• C)Both genes have a high affinity for the viral binding sites.
• D)Both genes code for gene products that are necessary for viral replication.