Which of the following statements is true of linkage?

Which of the following statements is true of linkage?




a. All of the traits that Mendel studied-seed color, pod shape, flower color, and others-are due to genes linked on the same chromosome.
b. The observed frequency of recombination of two genes that are far apart from each other has a maximum value of 100%.
c. The closer two genes are on a chromosome, the lower the probability that a crossover will occur between them.
d. Linked genes are found on different chromosomes.


Answer: c. The closer two genes are on a chromosome, the lower the probability that a crossover will occur between them.


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