a2-m668291 - linkage of Cy with pr

The mutability of the a2-m668291 unstable allele is controlled by Cy. In a testcross of this allele with a2 bt, mutability (presence of Cy) was linked with pr. Cross: A2 Pr/a2-m pr Cy x a2 bt pr/a2 bt pr.
 
Spotted
Colored
pr
Pr
Colorless
87 3113-21/2902
246
155
3
114
Expected if Cy independent
114
44

This would make Cy distal to pr.

Peter A. Peterson

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