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Which of the following do \textit{not follow the law of independent assortment?
Which of the following do \textit{not follow the law of independent assortment?
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Linked genes on the same chromosome do not assort independently during meiosis.
Updated On: Jun 19, 2025
- Genes on non-homologous chromosomes and absence of linkage
- Two or more genes on homologous chromosomes
- Linked genes located on the same chromosomes
- Two or more distant genes present on the same chromosome
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Genes that are linked and located close together on the same chromosome tend to be inherited together and do not follow the law of independent assortment, which assumes independent segregation of genes on different chromosomes.
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