After Analysis of 100 Pedigrees, the Z_max from the Analysis

question 61

Multiple Choice

After analysis of 100 pedigrees, the Z_max from the analysis of linkage between a disease gene D and the DNA marker P was found to be 3.5 at θ = 0.25. Which of the following is the best interpretation of these results?

• A)No conclusion can be made regarding linkage of D and P.
• B)The evidence supports linkage of D and P at 25 cM.
• C)The evidence supports linkage of D and P at 2.5 cM.
• D)The evidence supports linkage of D and P at 0.25 cM.
• E)The evidence indicates that D and P are not linked.

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