Linkage between loci

Q

q

M

m

r = recombination rate

= fraction of recombinant gametes

= probability recombination occurs between M and Q

Q

M

q

m

Q

m

q

M

meiosis

Non-recombinants

Recombinants

r

1/2r frequency

1/2r

1/2(1-r) frequency

1/2(1-r)

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