When genotypes at one locus of a chromosome are independent of genotypes at another locus of the same chromosome,the two loci are ________.

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Linkage equilibrium means that there is no statistical association between alleles at different loci on the same chromosome. In other words, the inheritance of alleles at one locus is independent of the inheritance of alleles at the other locus. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Option B (linkage disequilibrium) and option C (nonrandomly associated) both imply that there is a statistical association between alleles at different loci on the same chromosome, which is contrary to the premise of the question. Option D (None of the above) is not the correct answer because option A is the correct choice.

When Genotypes at One Locus of a Chromosome Are Independent