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Maize has 10 pairs of chromosomes. how many linkage groups will be present if all the genes are mapped__________________?

Correct answer: A. 10

  • A. 10
  • B. 20
  • C. 40
  • D. 15

Explanation

Each chromosome pair represents one linkage group, so the number of linkage groups generally equals the haploid chromosome number. Maize has 10 chromosome pairs, giving 10 linkage groups.

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