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Linkage and crossing over - class-XII

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Genes on same chromosome can be

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Linked
💡 Explanation:
  • When two genes are close together on the same chromosome, they do not assort independently and are said to be linked and will segregate together during meiosis, producing only two kinds of gametes. Whereas genes located on different chromosomes assort independently and have a recombination frequency of 50%, linked genes have a recombination frequency that is less than 50%.
  • Hence Genes on the same chromosome can be Linked.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Linked'.
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