Is It Possible for Two Different Genes Located on the Same

question 9

Multiple Choice

Is it possible for two different genes located on the same chromosome to assort independently?

• A) No, if two genes are on the same chromosome, they will be linked and the recombination frequency will be less than 50%.
• B) Yes, if the two genes are close enough to each other, there will be a limited number of crossover events between them.
• C) No, there will be very high crossover interference such that the recombination frequency will be reduced significantly.
• D) Yes, if the genes are far enough apart on the same chromosome, a crossover will occur between them in just about every meiotic event.
• E) Yes, but only if the two genes are both homozygous.

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Definitions:

Plasma Membrane

The phospholipid bilayer that surrounds cells, controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell, thereby maintaining its internal environment.

Actively Transports

The process of transporting materials through cellular barriers against the direction of concentration differences, necessitating the use of energy.

Active Transport

The migration of molecules from a lower concentration zone to a higher concentration zone across a cell's membrane, an action that requires energy.

Concentration Gradient

The gradual difference in the concentration of solutes in a solution between two regions, often leading to the movement of molecules along the gradient during diffusion.