Question

Lack of independent assortment of two genes is due to_________.

A Recombination Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Crossing Over Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Linkage Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Repulsion Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

A physical connection between two genes is called linkage. The process of closely spaced genes on the same chromosome coming together can also be used to characterise it. Since linked genes are located near each other on a chromosome, it is likely that they will be inherited together.

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