Question

Despite the law of independent assortment, when two loci are on the same chromosome, the phenotypes of the progeny sometimes do not fit the predicted phenotypes. This outcome can be explained by the phenomenon of__________.

Answer 1

Linkage

Step-by-step explanation:

Linkage occurs when 2 genes are found close to each other on the same chromosome. Due to their closeness to each other on the same chromosome, the chances of both genes being inherited together, instead of being independently assorted during metaphase I of meiosis, becomes very high. Gene linkage could cause the phenotypes of an offspring not to fit the predicted phenotypes.