The measured distance between genes D and E in a two point test cross is 50 map units.What does this mean in physical terms?
A)D and E are on different pairs of chromosomes.
B)D and E are linked and exactly 50 map units apart.
C)D and E are linked and at least 50 map units apart.
D)either D and E are on different pairs of chromosomes or D and E are linked and exactly 50 map units apart
E)either D and E are on different pairs of chromosomes or D and E are linked and at least 50 map units apart

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A distance of 50 map units suggests either the genes are on different chromosomes or they are linked but far enough apart that they assort independently, appearing as if they are on different chromosomes.

The Measured Distance Between Genes D and E in a Two