After Analysis of 100 Pedigrees, the Zmax from the Analysis

question 35

Multiple Choice

After analysis of 100 pedigrees, the Zmax from the analysis of linkage between a disease gene D and the DNA marker P was found to be 3.5 at 0 = 0.25. Which of the following is the best interpretation of these results?

• A) The evidence indicates that D and P are not linked.
• B) The evidence supports linkage of D and P at 0.25 cM.
• C) The evidence supports linkage of D and P at 2.5 cM.
• D) No conclusion can be made regarding linkage of D and P.
• E) The evidence supports linkage of D and P at 25 cM.

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