The transformation frequencies for genes A and B are each 10-3. The frequency of cotransformation for these two genes is also 10-3. Therefore these genes are probably
A) on two different chromosomes.
B) on two separate plasmids inside the cell.
C) very close to each other on the chromosome.
D) far apart from each other on the chromosome.
E) Both B and D

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The high frequency of cotransformation suggests that genes A and B are very close to each other on the chromosome, as cotransformation is more likely when genes are physically close.

The Transformation Frequencies for Genes a and B Are Each