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Published on: August 21, 2026
Which of the following statement is not correct for two genes that show 
recombination frequency?
(i) The genes are tightly linked
(ii) The genes show independent assortment.
(iii) If the genes are present on the same chromosome, they undergo more than one crossovers in every meiosis.
(iv) The genes may be on different chromosomes .
A
(i)
B
Only (iii)
C
(i) and (iv)
D
(i), (iii) and (iv)
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
Tightly linked genes show more linkage than crossing over.
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