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If the gene for round/wrinkled peas and the gene for height were on the same chromosomes (linked) what phenotype ratio would you expect for RrTt X RrTt? Grandparents were purebred. hint: It is not 9:3:3:1

2007-04-02 09:51:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anna H 1 in Science & Mathematics Botany

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Linked genes do not assort independently.

Parents: RrTt x RrTt
Gametes: RT rt from one parent; RT rt from other parent.
Offspring: RRTT RrTt rRtT rrtt
3 round, tall : 1 wrinkled, short

2007-04-02 09:58:32 · answer #1 · answered by ecolink 7 · 1 0

it depends on how closely the traits are linked. The answer cannot be ascertained based on the info provided.

2007-04-02 21:13:20 · answer #2 · answered by ivorytowerboy 5 · 0 0

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