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Definition of Linkage and Linked Genes

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If a character is controlled by six alleles of a gene, then the possible genotypes would be________

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21

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729

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64

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42

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Solution

The correct option is C 21
By Formula
The number of genotypes possible is the sum of integers between 1 and n.
n= number of given alleles
Here n=6
Hence 1+2+3+4+5+6=21.

So, the correct option is '21'.

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