When Two Loci Are on the Same Chromosome, Progeny Sometimes

question 195

Multiple Choice

When two loci are on the same chromosome, progeny sometimes do not exhibit the phenotypes that would be predicted by the law of independent assortment.This outcome can be explained by the phenomenon of

• A) translocation.
• B) inversions.
• C) chromatid affinities.
• D) linkage.
• E) reciprocal chromosomal exchanges.

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