If Chromosomes Were Passed Down Unchanged from Generation to Generation

question 16

Multiple Choice

If chromosomes were passed down unchanged from generation to generation, then this state would best be described as

• A) linkage equilibrium.
• B) linkage disequilibrium.
• C) broad sense heritability.
• D) physical linkage.

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