Morgan's Student Sturtevant Demonstrated That the Recombination Frequencies Between a Series

question 14

Multiple Choice

Morgan's student Sturtevant demonstrated that the recombination frequencies between a series of linked genes is additive.Examine the following recombination data from Sturtevant,and determine the proper order of the genes on the Drosophila X chromosome.Assume y is in the 0.0 position.

• A)y m v w
• B)y w v m
• C)y m w v
• D)y w m v

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Definitions:

FIFO Perpetual

An accounting method where goods are sold based on the order they were purchased or produced; "FIFO" stands for "first in, first out," and "perpetual" means the inventory records are updated continuously.