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During conjugation, one gene (X) is found to transfer to the recipient bacteria 15 minutes following the start of conjug

Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2022 2:14 pm
by answerhappygod
During conjugation, one gene (X) is found to transfer to therecipient bacteria 15 minutes following the start of conjugation,while a second gene (Y) is found to transfer 28 minutes followingthe start of conjugation. A third gene (Z) transfers 40 minutesfollowing the start of conjugation. Based on this information,which of the following is true? Select one: A. The genetic distancebetween genes Y and Z is 12 minutes. B. The order of the genes is XY Z. C. The genetic distance between genes X and Z is 25 minutes.D. The genetic distance between genes X and Y is 13 minutes. E. Allof the answers are correct.