title: Simplified formulas for detecting linkage with a quantitative character.
abstract: A simplified form of Smith's test for linkage between a mendelian and a quantitative character is described. Numerical examples are given of its application to the Kell blood group and sole dermatoglyphics.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003878:Dermatoglyphics; D008040:Genetic Linkage; D006801:Humans; D007626:Kell Blood-Group System; D008957:Models, Genetic; D010641:Phenotype
chemical_list: D007626:Kell Blood-Group System