What Is the Reason That Linked Genes Are Inherited Together

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is the reason that linked genes are 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) Chromosomes are unbreakable.
• D) Alleles are paired together during meiosis.
• E) Genes align that way during metaphase I of meiosis.

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