Consider Two Loci Located Close Together on a Single Chromosome

question 9

Multiple Choice

Consider two loci located close together on a single chromosome. These loci

• A) carry alleles that will never segregate together.
• B) are physically linked.
• C) are in linkage equilibrium.
• D) are likely to be broken up during recombination.

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