You have calculated the interference value for a given mapping experiment to be 30%. What does this mean?
A) 30% more double crossovers occurred than expected.
B) 30% fewer double crossovers occurred than expected.
C) 70% more double crossovers occurred than expected.
D) 70% fewer double crossovers occurred than expected.

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Interference is a measure of the degree to which one crossover event inhibits another nearby crossover event. A 30% interference value means that there were 30% fewer double crossovers than expected based on the assumption of independent assortment.

You Have Calculated the Interference Value for a Given Mapping