What is a lod score?

A) determination of how often double crossovers occur
B) determination of how often a gene mapping experiment gives the correct results
C) a method using cell fusion to determine on which chromosome a gene resides
D) determination of the probability that two traits are linked by analyzing pedigrees
E) a calculation to show how much interference is occurring in crossover formation


Answer: D

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