The Maize Genes Sh and Bz Are Linked,40 Map Units

question 12

Multiple Choice

The maize genes sh and bz are linked,40 map units apart.If a plant sh⁺bz/sh bz⁺ is selfed,what proportion of the progeny will be sh bz/sh bz?

• A)0.04
• B)0.10
• C)0.20
• D)0.40
• E)0.50

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