Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes the Reason That

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes the reason that closely linked genes are typically inherited together?

• A) They are located close together on the same chromosome.
• B) The number of genes in a cell is greater than the number of chromosomes.
• C) Alleles are paired together during meiosis.
• D) Genes align that way during metaphase I of meiosis.

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