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Definition of Linkage and Linked Genes

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P and Q are linked genes. What shall be the genotype of progeny in cross between PQ/pq and pq/pq?

A

PPqq and ppqq

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PpQq and ppqq

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PPQQ and ppqq

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B PpQq and ppqq
Explanation – Since P and Q genes are linked there won’t be crossing over on that chromosomes

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