Two Linked Genes, (A)and (B), Are Separated by 18 CM

question 28

Multiple Choice

Two linked genes, (A) and (B) , are separated by 18 cM.A man with genotype Aa Bb marries a woman who is aa bb.The man's father was AA BB.What is the probability that their first child will be Aa bb?

• A)0)18
• B)0)41
• C)0)09
• D)0)25
• E)0)50

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Definitions:

Vestibular

Pertaining to the body's vestibular system, responsible for maintaining balance and spatial orientation.

Specific Receptor

A specialized cell or molecule designed to recognize and bind with particular substances, triggering a specific response in the body.

Temperature

A measure of the degree of internal heat of a substance or object, typically expressed in units of Celsius, Fahrenheit, or Kelvin.

Vestibular Sense

The sensory system that provides the leading contribution to the sense of balance and spatial orientation for the purpose of coordinating movement with balance.