LOD (Logarithm of the Odds)scores Are Used to Indicate Linkage

question 18

Multiple Choice

LOD (logarithm of the odds) scores are used to indicate linkage between genes.A LOD score of _____ or greater is a strong indicator of linkage.

• A)0.5
• B)1
• C)2
• D)3

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