In the figure, the star represents a recent mutation at a gene locus. The letters represent other loci. B Which other locus is most likely to be in linkage disequilibrium with the mutation (all else being equal; assume a sexually reproducing organism)?
A. Based on the supplied information, there is equal probability of linkage disequilibrium at all loci.
B. D
C. A
D. C
E. B
Answer: D. C
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A) artificial selection. B) natural selection. C) genetic drift. D) inheritance of acquired characteristics.
The grouping or classification of species is termed
A. kingdom. B. taxonomy. C. genus.
In all of the following characteristics, prokaryotes differ from eukaryotes except in
A. multicellularity. B. organelles. C. chromosomes. D. nucleic acids as the hereditary material. E. cell size.