Assume That Genes a and B Are Linked and Are

question 30

Essay

Assume that genes A and B are linked and are 50 map units apart. An animal heterozygous at both loci is crossed with one that is homozygous recessive at both loci. What percentage of the offspring will show phenotypes resulting from crossovers?
If you did not know that genes A and B were linked, how would you interpret the results of this cross?

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