Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes Gene Linkage

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes gene linkage?

• A)The closer two genes are on a chromosome,the lower the probability that a crossover will occur between them.
• B)The observed frequency of recombination of two genes that are far apart from each other has a maximum value of 100%.
• C)Linked genes always assort independently.
• D)Linked genes are found on different chromosomes.

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