Question 5

(Multiple Choice)

A dihybrid testcross is made to determine if genes C and D are linked.The results are shown in the table.
 Parent genotypes: Ccnbsp;Dd×ccddCcnbsp;Dd222Ccnbsp;dd280 Progeny genotypes: ccnbsp;Dd280ccnbsp;dd2181000\begin{array}{|l|c|r|}\hline \text { Parent genotypes: } & C c &nbsp;D d \times c c d d & \\\hline & C c&nbsp; D d & 222 \\\hline & C c &nbsp;d d & 280 \\\hline \text { Progeny genotypes: } & c c &nbsp;D d & 280 \\\hline & c c &nbsp;d d & 218 \\\hline & & 1000 \\\hline\end{array} A dihybrid testcross is made to determine if genes C and D are linked.The results are shown in the table.   <span class= Parent genotypes: Ccnbsp;Dd×ccddCcnbsp;Dd222Ccnbsp;dd280 Progeny genotypes: ccnbsp;Dd280ccnbsp;dd2181000\begin{array}{|l|c|r|} \hline \text { Parent genotypes: } & C c &nbsp;D d \times c c d d & \\ \hline & C c&nbsp; D d & 222 \\ \hline & C c &nbsp;d d & 280 \\ \hline \text { Progeny genotypes: } & c c &nbsp;D d & 280 \\ \hline & c c &nbsp;d d & 218 \\ \hline & & 1000 \\ \hline \end{array} -What is a reasonable conclusion based on the chi-square analysis? A)There is a high probability that the deviation from the expected results is due chance. B)One can say with a high degree of confidence that genes C and D are linked. C)The analysis supports the null hypothesis. D)Genes C and D are most likely unlinked." class="answers-bank-image d-block" loading="lazy" >
-What is a reasonable conclusion based on the chi-square analysis?


A)There is a high probability that the deviation from the expected results is due chance.
B)One can say with a high degree of confidence that genes C and D are linked.
C)The analysis supports the null hypothesis.
D)Genes C and D are most likely unlinked.

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