2. The following chart shows the crossover frequencies for some genes on an autosome of organism Y. Construct a chromosome map. Which two genes are most likely going to be inherited together? Genes Crossover Frequency W & S 8% C & W C & B 3% 5.5% C & S 11% B & S 5.5%

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2. The following chart shows the crossover frequencies
for some genes on an autosome of organism Y.
Construct a chromosome map. Which two genes are
most likely going to be inherited together?
Genes
Crossover Frequency
W & S
8%
C & W
C & B
C & S
3%
5.5%
11%
B & S
5.5%
Transcribed Image Text:2. The following chart shows the crossover frequencies for some genes on an autosome of organism Y. Construct a chromosome map. Which two genes are most likely going to be inherited together? Genes Crossover Frequency W & S 8% C & W C & B C & S 3% 5.5% 11% B & S 5.5%
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If the genes are located on the same chromosome then they are classified as linked genes and they always try to stay together in the next generation and do not allow crossing over between them during meiosis.

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