Three genes (a, b, and c) at three loci are being mapped in a particular species. each gene has two alleles, one of which results in a phenotype that is markedly different from the wild type. the unusual allele of gene a is inherited with the unusual allele of gene b or c about 50% of the time. however, the unusual alleles of genes b and c are inherited together 14.4% of the time. which of the following describes what is happening? a. the three genes are showing independent assortment. b. the three genes are showing independent assortment. c. gene a is linked but genes b and c are not. d. gene a is assorting independently of genes b and c, which are linked. e. gene a is located 14.4 map unites from genes b and c.`

The correct answer is:

D. Gene A is assorting independently of genes B and C, which are linked.

Explanation:

According to the text it is possible to deduce that the first allele of gene A appears with allele of gene B or C half of times. On the other side alleles of genes B or C appear at the same time in 14.4% of the cases. This information shows how A is and independent variable and how B and C are related as they appear together as well.

the answer is "a.) well–developed vascular system."

explanation:

you didn't give any options but heres what i can tell you: an inference is likely to change based on additional observations. the latter is something that you have seen or sensed using your sensory organs while the former is like a conclusion out from what you have observed.