What Would Be TRUE If Linkage of Two Genes Was

question 9

Multiple Choice

What would be TRUE if linkage of two genes was complete?

• A) The genes would assort independently.
• B) Crossing over between the two genes would rarely occur.
• C) All possible combinations of alleles in the gametes would be produced.
• D) All possible combinations of alleles in the offspring would be produced.

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