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    ​Two genes a and b are located at a distance of 10cM. Individuals of the genotype AaBb are sib-mated. The two genes are linked in trans. What percenta
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    Two genes a and b are located at a distance of 10cM. Individuals of the genotype AaBb are sib-mated. The two genes are linked in trans. What percentage of the progeny is expected to have the genotype aabb?

    A.

    0.25

    B.

    0.01

    C.

    6.25

    D.

    25

    Correct option is A

    Explanation-

    Understand "linked in trans":
    If genes a and b are linked in trans, the AaBb genotype has : One chromosome Ab and other chromosome  aB.
    So AaBb = Ab/aB
    Parental vs Recombinant Gametes:
    Parental types (no recombination): Ab and aB
    → These occur with 90% probability (because recombination = 10%)
    Recombinant types (with recombination): AB and ab
    → These occur with 10% probability
    → So each recombinant type = 10% ÷ 2 = 5% each
    Cross: AaBb × AaBb = (Ab/aB) × (Ab/aB)
    Gamete possibilities with their probabilities:
    Gamete Probability
    Ab 45%
    aB 45%
    ab 5%
    AB 5%
    Probability of aabb progeny:
    To get aabb:
            Gamete 1: ab
            Gamete 2: ab
    So:
             P(aabb) = P(ab) × P(ab) = 0.05 × 0.05 = 0.0025 = 0.25%

    Final Answer: Option a: 0.25%

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