When Genes Are Located Very Close Together on the Same

question 43

Multiple Choice

When genes are located very close together on the same chromosome, ____.​

• A) ​gametes usually end up with the same combination of alleles as parental cells
• B) ​gametes usually end up with unique combination of alleles
• C) ​they are inherited separately
• D) ​they often recombine during crossing over
• E) ​offspring will look just like one parent

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