A Dihybrid in Cis Is Crossed to a Dihybrid in Trans

question 3

Multiple Choice

A dihybrid in cis is crossed to a dihybrid in trans (the two genes of interest,A and B,are linked) .What proportion of the progeny is expected to be homozygous recessive with respect to the two genes of interest?

• A)less than 6.25%
• B)more than 6.25%,but less than 18.75%
• C)about 18.75%
• D)more than 18.75%,but less than 37.5%
• E)more than 37.5%

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