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4. Deduce how two genes for different traits that are on the same chromosome can fail

to be inherited together.

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Because of recombination that happens during prophase 1 of meiosis usually
This is when chromosomes are lined up and parts of them switch around which leads to greater genetic variability
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Answer:

If the genes are far apart on the same chromosome, they can fail to be inherited together.

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