Genetics - Probability Flashcards
1
Q
the multiplicative rule
A
if the events A and B are independent, the probability that they occur together is the PRODUCT of their individual probabilities
of occurrence
2
Q
why might two genes NOT assort independently?
A
the closer two genes are on a chromosome, the less likely that
they will assort independently
3
Q
the additive rule
A
if A and B are two events in a probability experiment, then the probability that either one of the events will occur is the SUM of their individual probabilities of occurrence
