Neco Model Questions Vol1 2018 Biology Question 49

Practice objective / multiple choice question 49 from the 2018 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2018 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 49 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2018 • BIOLOGY • objective

In a test cross involving two linked genes, 400 offspring were observed with the following phenotypic counts: 160 of parental type A, 140 of parental type B, 60 of recombinant type C, and 40 of recombinant type D. (a) Determine the recombination frequency between the two genes. (b) Express the genetic distance in map units and state whether the genes can be considered linked.

Answer Options

A. 30 cM (linked)
B. 20 cM (linked)
Correct Answer C. 25 cM (linked)
D. 25 cM (unlinked)
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
25 cM (linked)

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This is Neco Model Questions Vol1 2018 Biology Question 49. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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