### Genetic Linkage in Silk MothsIn silk moths, red eyes (r) and white banded wings (w) are recessive to normal eyes (R) and normal wings (W). A moth homozygous for red eyes and white banded wings is crossed with an individual who is homozygous normal for both traits. The F₁ progeny are testcrossed with the following progeny produced:- **Normal eyes, normal wings:** 418- **Red eyes, normal wings:** 19- **Normal eyes, white banded wings:** 16- **Red eyes, white banded wings:** 426#### Illustrative ExplanationThe chart above shows the phenotypic results of a genetic cross in silk moths. It demonstrates the distribution of traits in the offspring after a test cross between F₁ progeny. The significant numbers of moths with parental phenotypes suggest linkage between the genes for eye color and wing pattern.#### Questions for Further Studya. **What phenotypic proportions would be expected if the genes for red eyes and white banded wings were located on different chromosomes?**b. **What is the genetic distance between these two genes?**These questions encourage exploration of genetic recombination and chromosomal distribution, providing a practical application of Mendelian genetics principles.

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