Assume that you wish to determine if two genes are linked or not. You are going

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Assume that you wish to determine if two genes are linked or not. You are going to analyze the progeny of a genetic cross to determine this. Which of the following crosses will most easily yield offspring that will allow you to determine if the two genes are linked or not?

A. An individual who is heterozygous for both genes is crossed to another individual who is heterozygous for both genes. B. An individual who is heterozygous for both genes is crossed to another individual who is homozygous recessive for both genes. C. An individual who is homozygous recessive for one gene and homozygous dominant for the other gene is crossed to an individual who is homozygous dominant for both genes. D. An individual who is homozygous dominant for the two genes is crossed to an individual who is homozygous recessive for the two genes. E. An individual who is homozygous recessive for one gene and homozygous dominant for the other gene is crossed to an individual who is homozygous recessive for both genes.

Explanation / Answer

B. An individual who is heterozygous for both genes is crossed to another individual who is homozygous recessive for both genes.

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