Cape parrots are found in forests in South Africa. In a study of Cape parrot genetics, biologists produced the karyotype shown from somatic cells of a female Cape parrot.

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Q: Apply the chi-square test to determine if two genes are linked

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Q: what is linkage in genetics

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Mitochondrial Mutations

A mitochondrion is a cellular organelle that serves as the site for cellular respiration and energy production (ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate). It is a double-membrane-bound organelle and is only present in eukaryotic cells.