Question

Can genes that are linked exhibit independent assortment?

A - No, alleles of linked genes undergo crossing over to maintain certain allele combinations.
B - Yes, but only if recombination occurs during gamete formation.
C - No, alleles of linked genes are always inherited separately of one another.
D - Yes, but only if homologous chromosomes segregate during meiosis.

Answer 1

Answer: When genes are close together on a chromosome, the alleles on the same chromosome tend to be inherited as a unit more frequently than not. Such genes do not display independent assortment and are said to be linked.

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