Multiple choice

When RFLP investigation is used to examine a human gene, the approach is to first find out

  1. a known gene on the same chromosome

  2. a homozygous individual with a simple RFLP pattern

  3. particular DNA sequence located on the same chromosome

  4. particular DNA sign co-inherited with the specific genetic trait

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Genes and anonymous DNA markers located near each other on the same chromosome are linked and do not segregate independently during meiosis.