Two linked genes, (A) and (B), are separated by 40 CM. A man withgenotype AB/ab marries a woman who is ab/ab. What is theprobability that their first two children are AB/ab? a. 2% b. 9% c. 20% d. 30% e. 60%

Two linked genes, (A) and (B), are separated by 40 CM. A man withgenotype AB/ab marries a woman who is ab/ab. What is theprobability that their first two children are AB/ab? a. 2% b. 9% c. 20% d. 30% e. 60%

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Concepts of Biology

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ISBN:9781938168116

Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Publisher:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Chapter8: Patterns Of Inheritance

Section: Chapter Questions

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