Mapping of X-linked echinous (ec), scute (sc), and crossveinless (cv) loci

Gene order is not known

ec + + / + sc cv X ec sc cv /Y

Total Progeny

 

ec + +

+ sc cv

8,576

8,808

Parentals

ec sc +

+ + cv

681

716

recombinants

ec + cv

+ sc +

1,002

997

recombinants

ec sc cv

+ + +

4

1

double

recombinants

 

20,785

total flies

Calculate map distances:

ec to sc interval

681 + 716 + 4 + 1 = 1402 / 20,785 = 6.74 %

ec to cv interval

1,002 + 997 + 4 + 1 = 2,004 / 20, 785 = 9.64 %

sc to cv interval

1,002 + 997+ 681 + 716 + 2 (4 + 1) = 3,406 / 20,785 = 16.4 %

Note: the map order is different than that drawn. Order is sc ec cv

Analyze double crossovers DCO:

Expect: (.067) (.096) X 20,785 total = 134

Coefficient of coincidence = # observed DCO / # expected DCO = 3.7 %

Interference = 1 - Coeff. of Coinc. = 0.96 96 % interference

Study questions:

1) Cite three ways to determine the relative map order.

2) Explain why double cross-overs are counted twice in determining the sc to cv interval.

3) How would the results and analysis change if wild-type males were used instead of sc ec cv males?