In a chi square test to determine if two genes are linked or assorting independently,what is the default (null)hypothesis that is tested?
A) The genes are linked to one another.
B) The genes are assorting independently.
C) The genes are located on the sex chromosomes.
D) No crossing over occurs.

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The default (null) hypothesis in a chi square test to determine if two genes are linked or assorting independently is that the genes are assorting independently, meaning they are not linked and are segregating according to Mendelian laws of inheritance. Option A would be the alternative hypothesis, stating that the genes are linked, while options C and D are not directly related to the hypothesis being tested.

In a Chi Square Test to Determine If Two Genes