A new mutation on Gene X is located 120kbp away from a linked Gene Y. Both are located on the same chromosome. Recombination rate is 1% per Mbp. Estimate the linkage disequilibrium, D, observed between the two alleles after 20 generations. Use four decimal places. How much has D changed? How many generations will it take for the initial D value to be reduced by 75%?

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Use D t D 0 1r t Here t is given ie 20 20 generations r 1 ... View the full answer