The Syntenic Genes a and Z Are Linked

question 45

Multiple Choice

The syntenic genes A and Z are linked. A cross between two parents, AAZZ and aazz, produces F₁ progeny with the AaZz genotype. What are the possible arrangements of alleles on the F₁ progeny's chromosomes?

• A)AZ/az
• B)Az/aZ
• C)Aa/Zz
• D)AZ/Az or az/aZ
• E)A/Z or a/z

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