Assuming the Value of Linkage Disequilibrium (D) Is Positive, Recombination

question 14

Multiple Choice

Assuming the value of linkage disequilibrium (D) is positive, recombination will generate

• A) more repulsion pairs.
• B) more coupling pairs.
• C) no change, since recombination does not change expected haplotype frequencies.
• D) an increase in the value of D.

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