Which Phrase Best Defines What Is Meant by Gene Linkage

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which phrase best defines what is meant by gene linkage?

• A) genes that do not sort independently due to their being physically near each other on the same chromosome
• B) genes that affect two different traits and that lead to a 9:3:3:1 phenotype ratio in a dihybrid cross
• C) different alleles of the same gene
• D) genes whose effects combine to affect a single characteristic

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