An Individual Who Is Heterozygous for Two Linked Genes (With

question 40

Multiple Choice

An individual who is heterozygous for two linked genes (with alleles A, a and B, b) is crossed with an a b/a b individual, and among the progeny are the following: 14 A B/a b
36 A b/a b
34 a B/a b
16 a b/a b
What is the frequency of recombination?

• A)0)30
• B)0)35
• C)0)40
• D)0)60
• E)0)70

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Definitions:

Double Covalent

A type of chemical bond where two pairs of electrons are shared between atoms, forming a stable molecule.

Single Covalent

A type of chemical bond where two atoms share one pair of electrons.

Ionic Bond

A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges through the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

Triple Covalent

A type of chemical bond where three pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms.