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Recombination frequencies between 4 loci:

A & W = 15%
W & L = 35%
A & L = 15%
A & D = 20%
D & W = 5%

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Step-by-step explanation:

The recombination frequencies you have provided indicate the likelihood of different combinations of alleles from different loci appearing in offspring when two parents with different genotypes at those loci reproduce.

The recombination frequency of 15% between loci A and W means that 15% of the offspring will have a combination of alleles from both loci that is different from the combination present in either parent.

Similarly, 35% recombination frequency between loci W and L means that 35% of the offspring will have a combination of alleles from both loci that is different from the combination present in either parent.

A & L = 15%, A & D = 20% and D & W = 5% represents the same as above.

It's important to note that recombination frequencies are used to map the location of genes on chromosomes, and to estimate their distance to one another.

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