The cross GE/ge × ge/ge produces the following progeny: GE/ge 404; ge/ge 396; gE/ge 97; Ge/ge 103. From these data, one can conclude that ________

A) the G and E loci reside on the same chromosome over 50 map units apart
B) the G and E loci are segregating independently
C) the G and E loci assort independently
D) the G and E loci are linked
E) the G and E loci show complete linkage


Answer: D

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