Assume that there are 12 map units between two loci in the mouse and that you are able to microscopically observe meiotic chromosomes in this organism. If you examined 200 primary oocytes, in how many would you expect to see a chiasma between the two

loci mentioned above?

A) 12 B) 6 C) 48 D) 96 E) 24


Answer: C

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