Consider Two Genes, a and B, with Alleles a

question 11

Multiple Choice

Consider two genes, A and B, with alleles A & a, and B & b. In a population, 60% of gametes have A and 40% have a; 90% of gametes have B and 10% have b. In an experiment, 625 gametes are AB, 408 are aB, 72 are Ab, and 45 ab. Which of the following statements are true about genes A and B in this population? Please select all that apply.

• A) Linkage disequilibrium is present
• B) Linkage disequilibrium is not present
• C) Alleles A and B are linked
• D) Alleles A and B are not linked

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