Practice mode Inheritance

If two genes show complete linkage, a test cross of AB/ab × ab/ab gives ____.

Correct answer B. only two parental types in a 1 : 1 ratio

Explanation

Without crossing over, the heterozygote makes only AB and ab gametes, so offspring are AaBb and aabb in equal numbers; linkage has prevented independent assortment.

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