During a Dihybrid Cross Involving Two Linked Genes, 18 Percent

question 20

Multiple Choice

During a dihybrid cross involving two linked genes, 18 percent of the resulting gametes showed a recombinant genotype. These two linked genes are ________ map units apart.

• A) 0.18
• B) 180
• C) 32
• D) 18
• E) 1.8

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