Map d Genetics: A Conceptual Approach Reading Quiz Pierce 6th Edition MHE/Freema

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Map d Genetics: A Conceptual Approach Reading Quiz Pierce 6th Edition MHE/Freeman presented by Sapling Leaming Which of the following statements best describes linkage? It is aondition where one parent in a cross is homozygous for two or more genes O It is a condition in which two or more genes do not show independent assortment. It is a condition where two genes are located on separate chromosomes. and the other parent is heterozygous. lt is a condition that occurs in many ypes ofor anisms but not in humans because we do not produce sufficient numbers of offspring It is a condition where a heterozygous individual makes only one type of gamete. O

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It is a condition in which two or more genes do not show independent assortment

Explanation:

When genes are close together on a chromosome, the alleles on the same chromosome tend to be inherited as a unit more frequently than not. Such genes do not display independent assortment and are said to be linked.

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