If only 100 progeny had been counted and the same proportions of progeny genotypes observed, how would the p value and the conclusion drawn about linkage change?
A)The p value would increase, and the likelihood of linkage decreases.
B)The p value would decrease, and the likelihood of linkage increases.
C)Neither the p value nor the likelihood of linkage would change.
D)The p value would decrease, and the likelihood of linkage decreases.

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With fewer progeny counted, the statistical power decreases, making it harder to detect a significant deviation from the expected ratios for independent assortment. This would result in a higher p value, suggesting a lower likelihood of rejecting the null hypothesis (no linkage), thus implying a decreased likelihood of linkage.

If Only 100 Progeny Had Been Counted and the Same