The alleles of linked genes tend to ________. a) segregate together during gamete production b) assort independently c) be mutated more often than unlinked genes d) experience a higher rate of crossing over e) assort independently and show a higher rate of crossing over

Biology · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Here, option (a) is correct.

The alleles of linked genes tend to segregate together during gamete production. If the two genes are closely linked, the corresponding two non-recombinant gametes should be more than 50% of all gametes.