Suppose the L and M Genes Are on the Same

question 85

Multiple Choice

Suppose the L and M genes are on the same chromosome but separated by 100 map units.What fraction of the progeny from the cross LM/lm * lm/lm would be Lm/lm?

• A)10%
• B)25%
• C)50%
• D)75%
• E)100%

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