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Which of the following statements is not true of two genes that show 50% recombination frequency ?
Which of the following statements is not true of two genes that show 50% recombination frequency ?
Updated On: Apr 21, 2025
- The genes may be on different chromosomes
- The genes are tightly linked
- The genes show independent assortment
- If the genes are present on the same chromosome, they undergo more than one crossovers in every meiosis
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The Correct Option is B
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The correct option is (B): The genes are tightly linked.
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