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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