Which of the following is true for linked genes? a) Alleles of linked genes are often inherited together. O b) Alleles of linked genes are randomly segregated into gametes due to independent assortment. O c) Linked genes are on the same chromosome, but far apart. O d) Linked genes are located on different chromosomes.
Which of the following is true for linked genes? a) Alleles of linked genes are often inherited together. O b) Alleles of linked genes are randomly segregated into gametes due to independent assortment. O c) Linked genes are on the same chromosome, but far apart. O d) Linked genes are located on different chromosomes.
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**Question:**
Which of the following is true for linked genes?
**Options:**
- **a) Alleles of linked genes are often inherited together.**
- *Selected Answer:* This statement is true. Linked genes are located close to each other on the same chromosome, causing them to be inherited together more frequently.
- **b) Alleles of linked genes are randomly segregated into gametes due to independent assortment.**
- This statement is incorrect. Linked genes do not follow the law of independent assortment because they tend to be inherited together unless crossing over occurs.
- **c) Linked genes are on the same chromosome, but far apart.**
- While linked genes are indeed on the same chromosome, those that are far apart behave almost like unlinked genes due to the potential for crossing over.
- **d) Linked genes are located on different chromosomes.**
- This statement is incorrect as linked genes are found on the same chromosome.
This information helps in understanding how inheritance patterns affect gene linkage and genetic mapping through tools like linkage maps.
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