Which of the Following Statements Would Be True If the Linkage

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements would be true if the linkage between two traits were complete?

• A) Only the parental combinations of phenotypes could appear in the progeny.
• B) The rules of independent assortment would hold true.
• C) Combinations of phenotypes different from those seen in the parents would be produced.
• D) The exchange of genetic material between chromosomes would be frequent.

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