The R and S Genes Are Linked and 10 Map

question 73

Multiple Choice

The R and S genes are linked and 10 map units apart.In the cross R s / r S × r s / r s what fraction of the progeny will be R S / r s?

• A)5%
• B)10%
• C)25%
• D)40%
• E)45%

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