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In Morgan's experiments on Drosophila, the strength of linkage between w and m is 

a
higher than between y and w
b
lower than y and w
c
same as y and w
d
can not be predicted

detailed solution

Correct option is B

Lesser the % of recombinants formed, stronger is the linkage. With respect to w and y genes the frequency of recombination was 1.3% where as with respect to w and m, it was 37.2%. So w and y linked stronger than w and m.

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