Suppose that a genetics researcher concludes that the probability of obtaining a double dominant phenotype in an F2 cross is 9/16. This conclusion can be valid only if one or more assumptions are true. Which of the following is a necessary assumption?

A: Alleles have an equal probability of separating into gametes.
B: The two genes assort independently.
C: The sample size is small.
D: Both a and b
E: Both b and c


Answer: D: Both a and b

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