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4. Genetic Mapping and Linkage - Part 2 of 2

4. Genetic Mapping and Linkage - Part 2 of 2

4. Genetic Mapping and Linkage / Chi Square and Linkage / Problem 7

Which of the following correctly describes linkage disequilibrium?

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

It is the tendency of two genes to be inherited together

B

It is the random association of alleles at different loci

C

It is the degree of loss of genetic variation

D

It is the non-random association of alleles at different loci in a population

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