After Analysis of 100 Pedigrees, the Zmax from the Analysis

Multiple Choice

After analysis of 100 pedigrees, the Zmax from the analysis of linkage between a disease gene D and the DNA marker P was found to be 3.5 at 0 = 0.25. Which of the following is the best interpretation of these results?

A) The evidence indicates that D and P are not linked.
B) The evidence supports linkage of D and P at 0.25 cM.
C) The evidence supports linkage of D and P at 2.5 cM.
D) No conclusion can be made regarding linkage of D and P.
E) The evidence supports linkage of D and P at 25 cM.