Crossing over between the A and B genes in a parental cell containing an AB chromosome and an ab chromosome yields which of the following ratios of parental:recombinant gametes?

A) 100:0
B) 75:25
C) 50:50
D) 25:75
E) The ratio depends on whether the parental cell is male or female.


Answer: C

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