If Two Traits Were Found to Occur Higher in a Population

question 24

Multiple Choice

If two traits were found to occur higher in a population together than each occurs separately,they may be linked.This would suggest that:

• A)they are found far apart on the same chromosome.
• B)they are inherited on different chromosomes.
• C)crossover has occurred.
• D)the genes are close together on the same chromosome.

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