Assuming Three Genes Are Linked, How Many Recombinant Genotypes Would

question 36

Multiple Choice

Assuming three genes are linked, how many recombinant genotypes would you expect and at what frequency?

• A)two recombinant genotypes, more frequent than expected by independent assortment
• B)four recombinant genotypes, more frequent than expected by independent assortment
• C)six recombinant genotypes, more frequent than expected by independent assortment
• D)four recombinant genotypes, less frequent than expected by independent assortment
• E)six recombinant genotypes, less frequent than expected by independent assortment

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