The genes a, b, and c are different genes that reside on the same chromosome. Genes a and b are 10 cM apart, b and c are 2 cM apart, and a and c are 8 cM apart. What is the order of these genes?

A: A: a, c, b
B: The order cannot be determined from the information given.
C: a, b, c
D: b, a, c
E: c, a, b


Answer: A: A: a, c, b

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