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BIO 201 Genetics 1 Objective Question

Question

Which statistical tool is identified in the syllabus for testing whether observed genetic ratios conform to theoretical Mendelian expectations?
Options
A Student's t-test
B Goodness of fit (Chi-square) test
Correct Answer
C Analysis of variance (ANOVA)
D Pearson linear regression
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The 'goodness of fit' statistical test (Chi-square) is used to assess concordance between observed progeny ratios and expected Mendelian proportions.

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