AIPMT PRELIMS2007Botany-Genetics
AIPMT PRELIMS 2007 Botany Linkage and Recombination MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 12
Two genes R and Y are located very close on the chromosomal linkage map of maize plant. When RrYy and rryy genotypes are hybridized, the F₂ segregation will show
A
segregation in the expected 9 : 3 : 3 : 1 ratio
B
segregation in 3 : 1 ratio
C
higher number of the parental types
D
higher number of the recombinant types.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Genes that are closely linked tend to be inherited together, resulting in a higher number of parental types.
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