If the value of linkage disequilibrium (D) is equal to -0.25, one can infer that the alleles are
A) in repulsion.
B) in coupling.
C) not interacting.
D) interacting but only mildly with little effect on disequilibrium state.

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Linkage disequilibrium (D) being equal to a negative value (as indicated by the subtraction in the formula) suggests that the alleles are in repulsion, meaning they are less likely to be inherited together than expected by chance.

If the Value of Linkage Disequilibrium (D) Is Equal to -0.25