All genes located on the same chromosome:

1. Form different groups depending upon their relative distance
2. Form one linkage group
3. Will not from any linkage groups
4. Form interactive groups that affect the phenotype
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If a chiasma forms between the loci of genes A and B in 20 % of the tetrads of an individual of genotype AB/ab, the percentage of gametes expected to be Ab is:

1. 40 2. 20
3. 10 4. 5

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A dihybrid test cross shows a frequency of recombination of 50 %. The best explanation will be:

1. The two genes are likely to be located on different chromosomes
2. All of the offspring have combinations of traits that match one of the two parents
3. The genes are located on sex chromosomes
4. Abnormal meiosis has occurred

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Linkage maps:

1. always have a total of 100 map units.
2. can be used to pinpoint the precise physical position of a gene on a chromosome.
3. are a genetic map based on recombination frequencies.
4. reflect the frequency of crossing over between X and Y chromosomes.
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The frequency of crossing over between any two linked genes will be:

1. Higher if they are recessive
2. Dependent on how many alleles there are
3. Determined by their relative dominance
4. Proportional to the distance between 
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